talus (ankle bone)

Introduction

Bone of the ankle/foot Atriculation:

• articulates with the tibia & fibula to form the ankle joint

More general terms

• bone

Additional terms

• ankle
• tarsal bone

Component of

• foot

Components

• facet of talus
• lateral tubercle (of posterior process) of talus
• medial tubercle (of posterior process) of talus
• posterior (Steida) process of talus
• trochlea (pulley) of talus