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The first ray is the segment of the foot composed of the first metatarsal and first cuneiform bones. | The first ray is the segment of the foot composed of the first metatarsal and first cuneiform bones.<ref name=":0">Ward M Glasoe, H John Yack, Charles L Saltzman, Anatomy and Biomechanics of the First Ray. Physical Therapy. 1999;79:854-859</ref> The location of this joint is important as it intersects the transverse and medial longitudinal arches.<ref>D'Amico JC. Understanding the First Ray. Podiatry Management 2016:109-122.</ref> This segment serves as a critical element in the structural integrity of the foot.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The first ray is the segment of the foot composed of the first metatarsal and first cuneiform bones.[1] The location of this joint is important as it intersects the transverse and medial longitudinal arches.[2] This segment serves as a critical element in the structural integrity of the foot.[1]
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
(foot anat pic)