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  1. Healthline
    https://www.healthline.com/health/forefoot

    Forefoot: Metatarsalgia, Sesamoiditis, Toe Pain - Healthline

    • Learn about the forefoot, the front part of your foot that contains the metatarsal bones and phalanges, and the common conditions that can cause pain in the ball of your foot, such as metatarsal… See more

    Overview

    Forefoot
    Your forefoot is the front part of your foot. It contains a complex … See more

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    Metatarsalgia

    Metatarsalgia is an umbrella term for discomfort in the ball of your foot that is usually triggered when your metatarsal heads become prominent and tender.
    If calluses … See more

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    Sesamoiditis

    Most bones are connected to other bones at joints. Sesamoids are bones that are embedded in muscle or only connected to tendons.
    On the bott… See more

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    Morton’s neuroma

    When tissue thickens around one of the nerves leading to your toes, it can cause a burning pain in the ball of your foot and cause your toes to sting or feel numb.
    This conditi… See more

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    Toe pain

    Common injuries and conditions that cause toe pain include:
    •hallux valgus (bunions)
    •hallux rigidus (stiff big toe)
    •osteophyt… See more

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    Takeaway

    There are 19 bones in the forefoot of each of your feet: five metatarsals and 14 phalanges, along with a complex network of ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.
    Your feet a… See more

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    What is my forefoot?
    Your forefoot is the front part of your foot. It contains a complex network of ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels along with the metatarsal bones and phalanges.

    Forefoot: Metatarsalgia, Sesamoiditis, Toe Pain - Healthline

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    What is a forefoot in podiatry?
    The forefoot is the anterior aspect of the foot, composed of the five metatarsal bones, the fourteen phalanges and associated soft tissue structures. It is a common site of pathology in podiatry, and is the anatomic region involved in such conditions as hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, and Morton's neuroma, among others.

    Forefoot - Wikipedia

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    What is the articulation of the forefoot?
    Forefoot: The forefoot is the most anterior aspect of the foot. It includes metatarsals, phalanges (toes), and sesamoid bones. There are a metatarsal and three phalanges for each digit apart from the great toe, which only has two phalanges. The articulation of the midfoot and forefoot forms the Lisfranc joint.

    Foot and Ankle Structure and Function - Physiopedia

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    How many bones does a forefoot have?
    The forefoot consists of 14 bones: two phalanges for the big toe and three phalanges for each of the other four toes, and five metatarsals. Phalanges are the toes, while metatarsals are the five long bones that extend from the base of each toe to the midfoot.

    Foot Anatomy and Common Foot Problems - Verywell Health

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  2. Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/...

    Metatarsalgia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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  3. Cleveland Clinic
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15890

    Metatarsalgia: Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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  5. OrthoInfo
    https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases …

    Toe and Forefoot Fractures - OrthoInfo - AAOS

    WebLearn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of fractures of the toes and forefoot. Find out how to prevent and manage pain, swelling, deformity, and infection after a fracture.

  6. Physiopedia
    https://www.physio-pedia.com/Foot_and…

    Foot and Ankle Structure and Function - Physiopedia

    WebForefoot: The forefoot is the most anterior aspect of the foot. It includes metatarsals, phalanges (toes), and sesamoid bones. There are a metatarsal and three phalanges for each digit apart from the great toe, which only …

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  8. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forefoot

    Forefoot - Wikipedia

  9. WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/metatarsalgia

    Metatarsalgia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD

  10. UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/forefoot-pain-in...

    Forefoot pain in adults: Evaluation, diagnosis, and select

  11. Verywell Health
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/foot-ana…

    Foot Anatomy and Common Foot Problems - Verywell …

    WebJan 24, 2024 · Learn about the structure and functions of the foot, including the forefoot bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Find out how to prevent and treat common foot problems such as bunions, hammertoes, …

  12. FootCareMD
    https://www.footcaremd.org/conditions-treatments/...

    Forefoot Pain (Metatarsalgia) | FootCareMD