Ankle Joint Flashcards
Joints of the foot: (11)
Subtalar
Talocalcaneonavicular
Calcaneocuboid
Calcaneonavicular
Transverse Tarsal
Cueneonavicular
Tarsometatarsal
Intermetatarsal
Metarsaophalngheal
Interphalangeal
Subtalar
Connects: Talus bone with calcaneus bone.
Type: Synovial joint.
Talocalcaneonavicular
Connects: Talus bone with calcaneus and navicular
Type: Synovial joint.
Calcaneocuboid
Connects: Calcaneus bone with cuboid bone.
Type: Synovial joint.
Transverse Tarsal
Consists of the talocalcaneonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints; collectively, they are known as the transverse tarsal joint. Synovial joints.
Cueneonavicular
Connects: Cuneiform bones with navicular bone.
Type: Synovial joints.
Tarsometatarsal
Connects: Tarsal bones with metatarsal bones.
Type: Synovial joints.
Intermetatarsal
Connects: Adjacent metatarsal bones.
Type: Synovial joints.
Metarsaophalngheal
Connects: Metatarsal bones with phalanges (toes).
Type: Synovial joints.
Interphalangeal
Connects: Phalanges (toes) with each other.
Type: Synovial joints.