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Middle facet for calcaneus

Facies articularis calcanea media

Definition

The middle facet for calcaneus is found on the bottom surface of the talus’s head or the neck. It connects with the corresponding facet on the upper surface of the calcaneus (on the sustentaculum tali).

Two additional facets on the bottom surface of the talus serve to connect it with the calcaneum below: the anterior facet below the talus’s head and the posterior facet on the underside of the talus’s body.

References

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Text by Antoine Micheau, MD and reviewed 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. 602.

  • 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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