Tarsal Anatomy Flashcards
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Talus
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The most superior bone of the foot. Articulates with the tibia
2
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Cuboid
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Lateral most tarsal bone proximal to the metatarsals
3
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Calcaneus
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The largest bone of the foot. Makes up the heel
4
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Medial Cuneiform
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Medial most tarsal bone. Articulates directly with the first metatarsal
5
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Intermediate Cuneiform
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Middle cuneiform of the three cuneiform bones. Articulates with the second metatarsal
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Lateral Cuneiform
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Lateral most tarsal bone of the three cuneiform bones. Articulates with the third metatarsal
7
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Navicular
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Bone that articulates with all three cuneiforms and the talus.
8
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metatarsals 1-5
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Bones running between the tarsals and the phalanges
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Phalanges (proximal, middle, distal)
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Bones that make up the toes of the foot. Articulate with the metatarsals.
