Talus bone - Wikipedia The talus ( ˈ t eɪ l ə s ; Latin for ankle [1] or ankle bone; [2] pl : tali), talus bone, astragalus ( ə ˈ s t r æ ɡ ə l ə s ), or ankle bone is one of the group of foot bones known as the tarsus
Talus Bone: Anatomy, Function Common Conditions The talus is the second biggest bone in the back of your foot (your hindfoot) Only the calcaneus (heel) bone is bigger The talus meets your tibia (shin bone) and fibula (calf bone) to form your ankle joint
Talus - Physiopedia The talus is an incredible bone; despite its small size, it transmits considerable force during the normal gait cycle and even more significantly during impact activities The talus is shaped like a truncated cone and is wider anteriorly than posteriorly (it is an irregular saddle-shaped bone)
Talus Bone — Definition, Location, Anatomy, Diagrams What is the Talus Bone Talus bone, alternatively known as talus, ankle bone, or astragalus, is the second-largest tarsal bone that connects the leg to the foot by forming the ankle joint
Talus | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia. org The talus (plural: tali 4), historically known as the astragalus, is a tarsal bone in the hindfoot that articulates with the tibia, fibula, calcaneus, and navicular bones It has no muscular attachments and around 60% of its surface is covered by articular cartilage