Middle talar articular surface

Facies articularis talaris media

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Definition

Middle talar articular surface is located above the sustentaculum tali of the calcaneus bone. It lies behind the anterior talar articular surface. The middle talar articular surface of the calcaneus connects with the corresponding middle calcaneal joint surface beneath the head of the talus bone. 

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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

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