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Distal structure of lower extremities used for contact with the ground in locomotion. In humans, the 26 bones in the foot include: 1) tarsal bones a) calcaneus b) talus c) cuboid d) navicular e) cuneiform (3) 2) metatarsal bones (5) 3) phalanges (14)

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General

lower extremity structure

Component-of

lower extremity; lower limb; leg

Components

calcaneocuboid joint calcaneocuboid ligament calcaneus (heel bone) cuboid bone (cuboideum) extensor digital expansion (extensor aponeurosis, dorsal hood, dorsal expansion) heel inferior extensor retinaculum (cruciate ligament of leg, inferior retinaculum of extensor muscles) intermediate cuneiform bone (tarsal triquetrum, 2nd cuneiform) intermetatarsal joint intertarsal/tarsal joint lateral cuneiform bone (3rd cuneiform) medial cuneiform bone (1st cuneiform) metatarsal bone navicular bone talocalcaneonavicular joint talus (ankle bone) tarsometatarsal/cuneometatarsal/Lisfranc joint toe transverse tarsal/Chopart/midtarsal joint (transverse tarsal articulation) vinicula tendons of digits of hand/foot (synovial frenula/frena)

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