Hindfoot

Pars posterior pedis

  • Synonym: Rearfoot

Definition

The hindfoot consists of two bones: the talus and the calcaneus.

  • The talus is a bone located in the upper part of the hindfoot. For more details about the talus, please refer to the talus description.

  • The calcaneus is a bone located in the lower part of the hindfoot. For more details about the calcaneus, please refer to the calcaneus description.

References

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.604-616.

  • 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/