The Tarsal Bones (also collectively known as the
tarsus) are a group of 7 bones in the ankle and proximal
part of the foot. The tarsus articulates with the metatarsals distally
(furthest
from the median line of the body) and with the tibia and fibula proximally (closest to the median line of the body).
The location of the Tarsal Bones are indicated
in the diagram opposite - where all the tarsal bones are shaded
blue and the meta-tarsal bones are shaded in pink.
See the Revision page about Bones
of the Foot, Ankle, and Lower-Legs for further information
including a larger fully labelled diagram. This may be particularly interesting
study/revision material for students following courses in Reflexology
because such courses generally require a good basic knowledge of the
skeletal structures of the hands and feet.
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