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.
Fractures (breaks) are common in the fifth metatarsalâthe long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe. Two types of fractures that often occur in the fifth metatarsal are: Avulsion fracture. In an avulsion fracture, a small piece of bone is pulled off the main portion of the bone by a tendon or ligament. This type of fracture is the result of an injury in which the ankle rolls. Avulsion fractures are often overlooked when they occur with an ankle sprain. Jones fracture.