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Facet for plantar calcaneonavicular ligament

Facies articularis ligamenti calcaneonavicularis plantaris

Definition

The facet for the plantar calcaneonavicular ligament (a.k.a. the medial facet) lies on the inner/medial side of the lower surface of the talus’s head, just in front of the middle calcaneal facet. The medial facet aids in the articulation between the talus and the calcaneonavicular ligament (or spring ligament). The ligament passes beneath the talus’s head, providing support to the head and connecting the calcaneum to the navicular bone.

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. 610.

  • 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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