Canadian Medical Guide > Anatomy > Musculoskeletal System > Skeleton > Bone and Bones > Foot Bones > Tarsal Bones Terms and Definitions
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) |
Calcaneus - The largest of the TARSAL BONES which is situated at the lower and back part of the FOOT, forming the HEEL. | |
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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