Reid Reimers of SciShow explained how humans evolved from certain ancestral species to have 26 bones ... case, bones can fuse ...

There are 26 bones in the human foot, and 14 of these are in the toes. Toes play a critical role in balance and movement. Having a swollen toe can affect a person’s ability to balance and walk.

Pain on the bottom of the foot can occur anywhere from the heel ... Your feet are complex structures that contain 26 bones, ...