what is tarsals
The bones of the foot can be divided into three categories: 1  Tarsals â A set of seven irregularly shaped bones. 2  They are situated proximally in the foot, in the ankle area. 3  Metatarsals â These bones connect the phalanges to the tarsals.4  There are five in number â one for each digit.5  Phalanges â The bones of the toes. Metatarsals â These bones connect the phalanges to the tarsals. 2  There are five in number â one for each digit. 3  Phalanges â The bones of the toes. 4  Each toe has three phalanges â a proximal, intermediate and distal (except the big toe, which only has two phalanges).