The bony foot consists of 26 bones divided into three groups, similar to those of the hand: tarsal, metatarsal, and phalangeal bones.
Description
The 26 bones of the foot can be divided into three groups:
- The tarsal bones
- The metatarsal bones
- The bones of the phalanges
The tarsal bones
The tarsal bones are 7 large and strong bones. They include (from superior to inferior):
- Talus
- Calcaneus
- Navicular
- Medial cuneiform
- Intermediate cuneiform
- Lateral cuneiform
- Cuboid
Mnemonic
To memorize the bones and their order, use the mnemonic Tiger Cubs Need MILC (milk).
- T: talus
- C: calcaneus
- N: navicular
- M: medial cuneiform
- I: intermediate cuneiform
- L: lateral cuneiform
- C: cuboid