The navicular bone is a keystone of the foot: it is part of the coxa pedis and articulates with the talus, first, second and third cuneiform, cuboid and calcaneus. It plays an important role in the biomechanics of the foot, helping in inversion, eversion, and motion; it is a structural link between midfoot and forefoot and it is part of the ...

2023年8月15日 · The navicular bone is a wedge-shaped bone located on the top inner side of the middle of the foot. It serves to connect the ankle bone (talus) to the tarsal bones of the foot.

The navicular is a small irregular bone with its shape being described as pyriform. Its posterior surface is concave and there are two faint ridges anteriorly to correspond with the articulation with the three cuneiform bones.

2021年12月2日 · What is the Navicular Bone. Navicular is one of the seven tarsal bones located in the midfoot region. In Latin, ‘navicular’ means ‘a little ship’. So, the bone got its name from Latin due to its resemblance to a small boat. It connects the ankle bone or talus to the other two tarsal members, the cuboid and the three cuneiforms. Where is ...

The accessory navicular (os navicularum or os tibiale externum) is an extra bone or piece of cartilage located on the inner side of the foot just above the arch. It is incorporated within the posterior tibial tendon, which attaches in this area and …

2019年1月28日 · A navicular fracture results from trauma or overuse of your foot or wrist. The injury tends to worsen over time. Learn about symptoms and treatment options.

To diagnose accessory navicular syndrome, the Doctor at American Foot will ask about symptoms and conduct a full evaluation of foot structure, joint and muscle strength, and range of motion. He or she may press the bony prominence to gauge the degree of pain.

2022年7月7日 · The navicular is a boat-shaped bone, which has an important role in the maintenance of the medial longitundinal arch of the foot. Proximally, the navicular bone consists of a concave surface with an ovoid shape that articulates with the head of the talus.

2024年12月11日 · The navicular bone stands next to the cuboid bone on the medial edge of the foot, underneath the cuneiform bones, and in front of the talus head. It is one of the midfoot’s five bones. This is the only remaining bone in the foot that can calcify completely. The structure. The navicular bone is pyriform in form, small in size, and irregular.

2025年2月18日 · The navicular derives from a single ossification center (in the absence of anatomical variation) and appears approximately at 3 years of age. It is thought to be one of the later bones in the midfoot to ossify.