Ankle anatomy: bones

1. Why does the talus often have healing complications?
2. What are the seven tarsal bones?
3. Where are the two sesamoid bones located?
4. What other bones are in the foot?

Answers:
1. Fragile blood supply.
2. Talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, and three cuneiform bones.
3. Located on the plantar surface of the head of the first metatarsal.
4. 5 metatarsals and 14 phalanges.