The cuboid also shows three facets that articulate with the fifth metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the lateral cuneiform (Fig. 16-3). The cuboid is in a slight proximal recess of at least 2 mm relative to the third cuneiform; this creates a shallow metatarsal mortise.The ligaments connecting the cuboid and the cuneiforms of the metatarsal bases are the dorsal, plantar, and interosseous ligaments.