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Tarsal Bones

Medical Definition: The seven bones which form the tarsus - namely, CALCANEUS; TALUS; cuboid, navicular, and the internal, middle, and external cuneiforms.
Guide Notes: TALUS & CALCANEUS are available; note X refs, the remaining bones; do not confuse with TARSUS see ANKLE (the area) or TARSAL JOINTS
Also Called: Cuboid Bone,Cuneiform Bones,Navicular Bone of Foot
Previously Indexed: Ankle (1966-1971),Ankle Joint (1966-1971)
Tarsal Bones Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Calcaneus - The largest of the TARSAL BONES which is situated at the lower and back part of the FOOT, forming the HEEL.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Talus - The second largest of the TARSAL BONES. It articulates with the TIBIA and FIBULA to form the ANKLE JOINT.

Tarsal Bones Medical Definitions and Terms

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