Interosseous cuneometatarsal ligaments
Interosseous cuneometatarsal ligaments are a group of ligaments in the foot that connect the cuneiform bones to the metatarsal bones. They are part of the tarsometatarsal joint complex and play a crucial role in foot stability and movement.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "interosseous cuneometatarsal ligaments" is derived from Latin and Greek roots. "Interosseous" comes from the Latin "inter", meaning between, and "osseous", meaning bony. "Cuneometatarsal" is a combination of "cuneiform", a Latin word meaning wedge-shaped, and "metatarsal", derived from the Greek "meta", meaning after, and "tarsos", meaning ankle. Thus, the term refers to the ligaments between the wedge-shaped and the bones after the ankle.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The interosseous cuneometatarsal ligaments are located in the midfoot, connecting the three cuneiform bones to the three central metatarsal bones. They are strong, flat, and oblique in direction. These ligaments are part of the plantar ligaments, which are a group of ligaments on the sole of the foot.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of the interosseous cuneometatarsal ligaments is to provide stability to the foot. They help to maintain the alignment of the metatarsal bones and assist in distributing the weight of the body evenly across the foot. Additionally, they play a role in the movement of the foot, particularly in actions such as walking and running.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
- Ligament: A short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.
- Cuneiform bones: Three bones in the human foot which are located between the navicular bone and the first, second and third metatarsal bones.
- Metatarsal bones: A group of five long bones in the foot, located between the tarsal bones of the hind- and mid-foot and the phalanges of the toes.
- Tarsometatarsal joint: The joint between the tarsal bones and the metatarsal bones.
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