<P> The forefoot is composed of five toes and the corresponding five proximal long bones forming the metatarsus . Similar to the fingers of the hand, the bones of the toes are called phalanges and the big toe has two phalanges while the other four toes have three phalanges each . The joints between the phalanges are called interphalangeal and those between the metatarsus and phalanges are called metatarsophalangeal (MTP). </P> <P> Both the midfoot and forefoot constitute the dorsum (the area facing upwards while standing) and the planum (the area facing downwards while standing). </P> <P> The instep is the arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle . </P> <Ul> <Li> tibia, fibula </Li> <Li> tarsus (7): talus, calcaneus, cuneiformes (3), cuboid, and navicular </Li> <Li> metatarsus (5): first, second, third, fourth, and fifth metatarsal bone </Li> <Li> phalanges (14) </Li> </Ul>

Where is the instep of the foot located