- May 2, 2026The anterior process of the calcaneus is the elongated anterior projection of the calcaneus that articulates with the cuboid at…
- May 2, 2026The sustentaculum tali is a horizontal shelf-like projection from the medial surface of the calcaneus that supports the middle articular…
- May 2, 2026The talar neck is the constricted segment of the talus between the head anteriorly and the body posteriorly. It is…
- May 2, 2026The 14 foot phalanges include proximal, middle, and distal phalanges for the lesser four toes and proximal and distal phalanges…
- May 2, 2026The calcaneus is the heel bone, the largest tarsal bone, and the primary weight-bearing bone of the hindfoot. Its posterior…
- May 2, 2026The talus is the keystone of the ankle mortise, transmitting body weight from the tibia to the foot. It has…
- May 2, 2026The first metatarsal is the primary weight-bearing metatarsal at toe-off, transmitting 40-60% of forefoot load through the sesamoid complex. Its…
- May 2, 2026The fifth metatarsal has three clinically important zones at its base: Zone 1 (tuberosity — peroneus brevis avulsion site, treated…
- May 2, 2026The calcaneal tuberosity is the posterior projection of the calcaneus that serves as the insertion of the Achilles tendon (at…
- May 2, 2026The tarsal navicular is the keystone of the medial longitudinal arch, articulating with the talar head proximally and the three…