Foot Bones Anatomy
Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS
Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers)
Last reviewed May 8, 2026 · (810) 206-1402
Quick Answer: Each foot has 26 bones: 7 tarsals (talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, 3 cuneiforms), 5 metatarsals, 14 phalanges (toes), plus 2 sesamoids under big toe. Combined: 52 bones in both feet — about 1/4 of body’s 206 bones.
Bone Names
Major bones: calcaneus (heel), talus (ankle), navicular (inside), cuboid (outside), 3 cuneiforms (midfoot), 5 metatarsals, phalanges.
FAQ
Why so many bones?
Allows complex foot movement and shock absorption.
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