Lower Limb - Foot - Joints

Foot - Joints Tarsal Joints (intertarsal) Foot - Intertarsal joints Talocalcaneal (subtalar) joint Is a plane synovial joint (part of the talocalcaneonavicular joint), and is formed between the talus and calcaneus bones. Allows inversion and eversion of the foot. Talocalcaneonavicular joint Is a ball-and-socket joint (part of the transverse tarsal joint), and is formed between the head of the talus (ball) and the calcaneus and navicular bones (socket). Is supported by the spring (plantar calcaneonavicular) ligament. Calcaneocuboid joint Is part of the transverse tarsal joint and resembles a saddle joint between the calcaneus and the cuboid bones. Is supported by the short plantar (plantar calcaneocuboid) and long plantar ligaments and by the tendon of the peroneus longus muscle. Transverse tarsal (midtarsal) joint Is a collective term for the talonavicular part of the talocalcaneonavicular joint and the calcaneocuboid joint. The two joints are separated anatomically but act together functionally. Is important in inversion and eversion of the foot. Transverse tarsal (midtarsal) joint Transverse tarsal (midtarsal) joint Is a collective term for the talonavicular part of the talocalcaneonavicular joint and the calcaneocuboid joint. The two joints are separated anatomically but act together functionally. Is important in inversion and eversion of the foot. Tarsometatarsal joints Are plane synovial joints that strengthen the transverse arch. Are united by articular capsules and are reinforced by the plantar, dorsal, and interosseous ligaments. Metatarsophalangeal joints Are ellipsoid (condyloid) synovial joints that are joined by articular capsules and are reinforced by the plantar and collateral ligaments. Interphalangeal joints Are hinge-type (ginglymus) synovial joints that are enclosed by articular capsules and are reinforced by the plantar and collateral ligaments. ◄.....Go back to the Gross Anatomy homepage