Bones of foot
Ossa pedis
Definition
The bones of foot comprise of seven tarsal bones, five metatarsals, and fourteen phalanges. The seven tarsal bones can be grouped into two regions: the hindfoot and the midfoot. The hindfoot consists of the talus and calcaneus (a.k.a. the heel bone). On the other hand, the midfoot is composed of the three cuneiform bones (medial, intermediate and lateral), as well as the cuboid and navicular bones. The metatarsal bones and phalanges constitute the forefoot. For more detailed information on the bones of foot, please click here.
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
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