Forefoot
Pars anterior pedis
Definition
The forefoot is composed of two main parts: the metatarsus and the digits of the foot.
The metatarsus consists of five metatarsal bones, which are situated in the posterior region of the forefoot. For more detailed information about the metatarsus, please refer to the metatarsus description.
The digits of the foot refer to the five toes located in the anterior part of the forefoot. Each digit is comprised of three phalanges, with the exception of the big toe, which has only two phalanges. For more specific details, please refer to the description on the digits of foot.
References
References
Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 6: Lower Limb’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp.604-616.
MacGregor, R. and Byerly, D.W. Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Foot Bones. [Updated 2022 May 29]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557447/
