Os trigonum - e-Anatomy

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Exceptionally, the lateral tubercle of talus forms an independent bone called os trigonum (accessory talus).

References

This definition incorporates text from the wikipedia website - Wikipedia: The free encyclopedia. (2004, July 22). FL: Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Retrieved August 10, 2004, from http://www.wikipedia.org

Anatomical hierarchy

Human anatomy 2

Human body >
Musculoskeletal systems >
Skeletal system >
Bones of lower limb >
Bones of free part of lower limb >
Bones of foot >
Tarsal bones >
Accessory tarsal bones >
Os trigonum

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

Human anatomy 1

Systemic anatomy >
Bones; Skeletal system >
Bones of lower limb >
Free part of lower limb >
Bones of foot >
Tarsal bones >
Talus >
Os trigonum

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

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