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Fig. 4 —Cross-sectional schematic at level of first
metatarsophalangeal joint further illustrates normal osseous contours of first
metatarsal head that simulate erosive changes. Again, these include sharp
osseous groove (A) between medial and lateral tubercles (B) and centralized
medial and lateral osseous concavities (C) themselves. Bilateral convex
osseous prominences (D) provide gradual transition from medial and lateral
aspect to plantar aspect. Intersesamoidal ridge (E) separates medial and
lateral plantar concavities, which articulate with medial and lateral sesamoid
bones, respectively.