Anterior talar articular surface

Facies articularis talaris anterior

Definition

Anterior talar articular surface is a tiny facet situated ahead on superior surface of calcaneus, just in front of the middle talar articular surface. It articulates with corresponding anterior calcaneal articular surface beneath the talus bone’s head.

References

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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

  • Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 6: Lower Limb’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 603-604.

  • MacGregor, R. and Byerly, D.W. Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Foot Bones. [Updated 2022 May 29]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557447/

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