The Fourth Metatarsal/Photo Illustration (IMAGE) University of Missouri-Columbia Caption The fourth metatarsal is one bone that helps connect the toes and foot muscle to the rest of the skeleton. Credit Illustration by Carol Ward/University of Missouri Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.