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Foot Overview
Foot Overview
Julia R. Crim, MD
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TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
3 major divisions from proximal to distal
Hindfoot
: Calcaneus and talus
Midfoot
: Navicular, cuneiforms, and cuboid
Forefoot
: Metatarsals and phalanges
2 columns
Medial column
: Talus, navicular, cuneiforms 1-3, digits 1-3
Lateral column
: Calcaneus, cuboid, digits 4 and 5
Some authors use 2 columns in hind and midfoot as above but divide forefoot into 3 columns
Medial column: 1st toe
Middle column: 2nd-4th toes
Lateral column: 5th toe
IMAGING ANATOMY
Overview
Arches of Foot
Alignment
Distribution of Weight-Bearing
Bony Anatomy
Musculature
Compartments
Major Ligaments
Nerves
Arteries
Bursae
Foot Motion
ANATOMY IMAGING ISSUES
Imaging Recommendations
Imaging Pitfalls
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
Alignment
Malalignment
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TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
3 major divisions from proximal to distal
Hindfoot
: Calcaneus and talus
Midfoot
: Navicular, cuneiforms, and cuboid
Forefoot
: Metatarsals and phalanges
2 columns
Medial column
: Talus, navicular, cuneiforms 1-3, digits 1-3
Lateral column
: Calcaneus, cuboid, digits 4 and 5
Some authors use 2 columns in hind and midfoot as above but divide forefoot into 3 columns
Medial column: 1st toe
Middle column: 2nd-4th toes
Lateral column: 5th toe
IMAGING ANATOMY
Overview
Arches of Foot
Alignment
Distribution of Weight-Bearing
Bony Anatomy
Musculature
Compartments
Major Ligaments
Nerves
Arteries
Bursae
Foot Motion
ANATOMY IMAGING ISSUES
Imaging Recommendations
Imaging Pitfalls
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
Alignment
Malalignment
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