Subtalar joint
In human anatomy, the subtalar joint, also known as the talocalcaneal joint, is a joint of the foot. It occurs at the meeting point of the talus and the calcaneus.
| Subtalar joint | |
|---|---|
Subtalar Joint | |
Ligaments of the medial aspect of the foot. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | articulatio subtalaris, articulatio talocalcanea |
| MeSH | D013380 |
| TA98 | A03.6.10.101 |
| TA2 | 1924 |
| FMA | 35198 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The joint is classed structurally as a synovial joint, and functionally as a plane joint.
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