Foot Anatomy

The foot has 28 bones, including fourteen phalanges, seven tarsal bones (talus, calcaneus, cuboid, navicular, and three cuneiforms), five metatarsals, and two sesamoids. The hindfoot connects to the midfoot at the midtarsal (Chopart) joint. The midfoot connects to the forefoot at the Lisfranc joint. Strong ligaments and tendons attach at numerous locations within the foot. These are soft tissues that assist in movement and stabilisation of joints. An extensive network of blood vessels and nerves envelope the foot.