Calcaneocuboid Articulation

(articulatio calcaneocuboidea; articulation of the calcaneus with the cuboid) The ligaments connecting the calcaneus with the cuboid are five in number: the articular capsule, the dorsal calcaneocuboid, part of the bifurcated, the long plantar, and the plantar...

Transverse tarsal joint

The transverse tarsal joint is formed by the articulation of the calcaneus with the cuboid, and the articulation of the talus with the navicular. The movement which takes place in this joint is more extensive than that in the other tarsal joints, and consists of a...

Tibio-Fibular Joints

The proximal and distal tibiofibular joints refer to two articulations between the tibia and fibula of the leg. These joints have minimal function in terms of movement but play a greater role in stability and weight-bearing. Some studies show that manual movement of...

Ankle – Tibiotarsal Joint – Talocrural Joint

The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (Picture 1).  It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg (crural = “leg”). The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three...

Knee

The knee joint is the largest joint of the body (Picture 1). It actually consists of three articulations: The femoropatellar joint is found between the patella and the distal femur.The medial tibiofemoral joint that is located between the medial condyle of the femur...

Hip Joint

The hip joint is a multiaxial ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the hip bone (Picture 1). The hip carries the weight of the body and thus requires strength and stability during standing and walking. For these reasons, its range...