Sub-Talar and Transverse Tarsal Joints

Subtalar – articulation between the talus and the calcaneus – posterior talocalcaneal joint

Transverse Tarsal Joint – Between the Talus and Navicular, and Calcaneus and Cuboid  Therefore the joints involved are: talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joint

The ligaments that support the subtalar joint is the talocalcaneal ligament. The ligaments that support the talonavicular are the spring ligament  the ligaments that support the calcaneocuboid joint is the long and short plantar ligaments.

Tip: The best way to learn these joints is to think to yourself: Subtalar – between talus and calcaneus  therefore the joint is called: talocalcaneal joint. To learn the transverse tarsal joints: think to yourself: “between talus and navicular” & “between calcaneus and cuboid”  therefore the names are: (Take a guess!).

Category: Anatomy Notes