MadSci Network: Anatomy |
There are 26 bones in the human foot (28 if you include the sesamoid bones at the base of the big toe). These are: the Talus, which connects to the tibia at the ankle; the Calcaneus, which forms the heel; the Navicular, Cuboid, and three Cuneiforms (Medial, Intermediate, and Lateral), which form the middle of the foot; the five Metatarsals, which radiate out to the toes; and 14 Phalanges (2-3-3-3-3), which form the toes.
There is a nice diagram of the foot at:
http:// www.asianconnect.com.sg/health/mdasample/anat3.html
and a color-coded X-radiogram of the foot at:
http://indy.radiology.uiowa.edu/Providers/Textbooks/ JointFluoro/Ankle/Ankle.med.08.html
Try the links in the MadSci Library for more information on Anatomy.