Preferred Label : transverse tarsal joint;
Uberon definition : 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 sort of rotation by means of which the foot may be slightly flexed or extended,
the sole being at the same time carried medially (inverted) or laterally.;
Uberon synonym : chopart's joint; articulatio tarsi transversa; midtarsal joint;
Origin ID : 0011962;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
- has part
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 sort of rotation by means of which the foot may be slightly flexed or extended,
the sole being at the same time carried medially (inverted) or laterally.
