TALUS CALCANEUS 



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THE TARSUS (Fio. 61) 



There are seven tarsal bones arranged in two irregular rows 

 to form the arches of the foot, or instep. 



FIRST Row 



Talus (astragalus). On the tibial side. Has a head, a neck, 

 and a body; the body is received between the two malleoli to form 

 the ankle-joint, and the head is turned forward toward the toes. 

 It rests upon the calcaneus. 



Calcaneus 



Talus 



Scaphoid, or navicular 



First cuneiform 



Tarsus 



Metatarsus 



Phalanges 



FIG. 6 1. BONES OF LEFT FOOT. (Morris.} 



Calcaneus (os calcis) or bone of the heel.* The largest tarsal 

 bone, it is under the talus (astragalus), and bears the weight of 

 the entire body in the erect position. The tuber osity of the cal- 

 caneus projects backward beyond the ankle, and gives attachment 



