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Tarsal Bones

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Definition: The seven bones which form the tarsus - namely, CALCANEUS; TALUS; cuboid, navicular, and the internal, middle, and external cuneiforms.  TALUS & CALCANEUS are available; note X refs, the remaining bones; do not confuse with TARSUS see ANKLE (the area) or TARSAL JOINTS   
See Also Ankle
Examples Calcaneus; Talus 		Other names Tarsus Osseus; Navicular Bone of Foot; Cuneiform Bones; Cuboid Bone; Ankle Bones; Tarsal Bone; Os Naviculares; Naviculares, Os; Naviculare, Os; Foot Navicular Bones; Foot Navicular Bone; Cuneiform Bone; Cuboid Bones; Bones, Tarsal; Bones, Cuneiform; Bones, Cuboid; Bones, Ankle; Bone, Tarsal; Bone, Cuneiform; Bone, Cuboid
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Tarsal carpal coalition syndrome  0   *Synostosis Carpal Bones/abnormalities Foot Deformities, Congenital Hand Deformities, Congenital Tarsal Bones/abnormalities.
Accessory navicular bone  0   *Foot Diseases Tarsal Bones/abnormalities.

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