Where Is the Cuneonavicular Ligament Located?

Sarah Jenkins
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Ligaments Are Fibrous Tissue That Connect One Bone to Another. the Dorsal Cuneonavicular Ligament Forms the Joint Between the Navicular Bone and the Cuneiform...

Where Is the Cuneonavicular Ligament Located?

Ligaments are fibrous tissue that connect one bone to another. The dorsal cuneonavicular ligament forms the joint between the navicular bone and the cuneiform bones in the foot. The navicular bone is a small, rounded bone located just below the talus (ankle bone

ankle bone
A talus fracture usually results from serious trauma to the foot. Injuries that could cause a talus fracture include a fall from a great height or a car accident. A badly twisted ankle can also cause small pieces of the talus to break off. If the fracture doesn't heal properly, you could have walking problems.
) in an area known as the tarsus.

Where is the cuneiform located?

The first cuneiform (also known as the medial cuneiform) is the largest of the three bones, it is situated at the medial side of the foot, anterior to the navicular bone and posterior to the base of the first metatarsal.

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