The intermediate cuneiform (foot bone)
Intermediate cuneiform · os cuneiforme intermedium
The smallest of the three wedge-shaped midfoot bones.
What it does
The intermediate cuneiform sits between its two neighbours and supports the base of the second metatarsal. It is set back slightly, which locks the second metatarsal in place like a key, making the middle of the foot rigid when you push off.
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