I would say by getting an x-ray.
The cuboid is proximal to the fifth metatarsal. It's the most lateral of the tarsals.
The first metatarsal bone is in direct contact with the medial cuneiform bone in the foot.
Metatarsals are numbered starting at the medial side, which would make the big toe number 1.
What lies in front of the tarsal bones is the metatarsal.
A broken foot needs to be wrapped or splinted until you are able to get to the doctor and get it X-Rayed. If it is truly broken, it will need to be put in a cast for a while. For additional First Aid tips, visit Answers.com
i broke my fifth on both feet (different times) and the first one i didn't know bout till weeks later and they pin and screwed it in surgery and the second one had a cast for 6 weeks then broke it again 2 weeks after getting the cast off. then had the same surgery on that foot.
The cuboid is proximal to the fifth metatarsal. It's the most lateral of the tarsals.
Metatars- is the medical terminology combining form meaning metatarsal.
Metatarsal means 'of' or 'pertaining to' the tarsi. Metatarsus refers to a bone of the foot or ankle.
The metatarsal bones are a set of 5 long bones in the feet. They are the third set of bones counting from the tips of the toes.
What shape are the metacarpals
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The first metatarsal bone is in direct contact with the medial cuneiform bone in the foot.
between your ankle and your toes
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By breaking it with a hammer.