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Distal Articular Facet of Fourth Metatarsal Bone
Skeletal System

Distal Articular Facet of Fourth Metatarsal Bone

Facies articularis distalis ossis quarti metatarsi

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The distal articular facet of fourth metatarsal bone is the convex, anterior area of its head. It articulates with the proximal articular facet found on the proximal phalanx of the fourth toe, forming the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint.

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