Which of the following is NOT one of the eight most common elements in the Earth's crust?
And the cuboid bone in the distal row of tarsal bones articulates anteriorly with the lateral two metatarsals, and the cuneiform bones articulate anteriorly with the medial three metatarsal bones. Those are the seven tarsal bones.
Bones of the Foot: Tarsals, Metatarsals and Phalanges. The human foot is a very complex and highly developed structure. The bones of the foot provide mechanical support for the soft tissues, helping the foot withstand the weight of the body. 1  Tarsals â A set of seven irregularly shaped bones. They are situated proximally in the foot, in the ankle area.  Metatarsals â These bones connect the phalanges to the tarsals.