transverse tarsal/Chopart/midtarsal joint (transverse tarsal articulation)

Introduction

The synovial joints formed by the combined the talonavicular part of the talocalcaneonavicular & calcaneocuboid joints.

• indicated by a line from the posterior aspect of the tuberosity of the navicular to a point 1/2 way between the lateral malleolus &the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal.

Function

• contributes to the total inversion & eversion movements.

More general terms

• joint

Additional terms

• tarsometatarsal/cuneometatarsal/Lisfranc joint

Component of

• foot
• ankle