- 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.…
- April 29, 2026The intermediate cuneiform is the smallest of the three cuneiforms, wedged between the medial and lateral cuneiforms and articulating with…
- April 29, 2026The lateral cuneiform articulates with the intermediate cuneiform, cuboid, navicular, and the second and third metatarsals, completing the middle column…
- April 29, 2026The five metatarsals form the forefoot between the tarsal bones and the toes, numbered 1 (great toe) to 5 (little…
- April 29, 2026The proximal phalanges of the toes articulate with the metatarsals at the metatarsophalangeal joints and undergo significant loading during push-off…
- April 29, 2026The four middle phalanges of the toes (absent in the great toe) provide the connection between the proximal and distal…
- April 29, 2026The distal phalanges bear the toenails and the terminal skin of the toes, providing the final lever for toe push-off…