Bunions develop when the bone at the base of the toe — the first metatarsal — begins to separate from the bone at the base of the second toe — the second metatarsal. As the first metatarsal ...

There was a fracture at the base of the right 1st metatarsal bone. In September, 1946, there was further edema and tenderness of the dorsum of the right foot. X-ray studies made on September 11th ...

However, individuals with Morton's foot will have a sharper curve through to the base of the big toe. This is due to the shortened length of the first metatarsal bone in respect to the second ...

The first links to the big toe and is shorter and wider than the others. It is estimated this bears up to one third of the body weight. It all depends on the damage and which metatarsal bone is ...