- April 29, 2026The calcaneal tuberosity is the posterior rounded eminence of the calcaneus forming the heel, the weight-bearing surface during standing, and…
- April 29, 2026The calcaneal spur is an osteophyte that forms at the plantar fascia and intrinsic muscle origins on the medial calcaneal…
- April 29, 2026The tarsal sinus (sinus tarsi) is the cone-shaped space between the talus and calcaneus, formed by the sulcus tali superiorly…
- April 29, 2026The talar dome (trochlea tali) is the superior articular surface of the talus that fits within the ankle mortise formed…
- April 29, 2026The medial malleolus is the distal medial projection of the tibia forming the medial wall of the ankle mortise. It…
- April 29, 2026The lateral malleolus is the distal end of the fibula forming the lateral wall of the ankle mortise and providing…
- April 29, 2026The calcaneus, or heel bone, is the largest bone in the foot, providing the posterior heel lever that amplifies the…
- April 29, 2026The navicular is the keystone of the medial longitudinal arch, articulating with the talus behind and the three cuneiform bones…
- April 29, 2026The cuboid is on the lateral side of the midfoot, articulating with the calcaneus, lateral cuneiform, navicular, and the bases…
- April 29, 2026The medial cuneiform is the largest of the three cuneiform bones, articulating with the navicular, intermediate cuneiform, and first metatarsal.…