There are 26 bones in the foot & ankle along with 33 joints!
There are over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the foot and ankle!
The bones of the foot and ankle act as shock absorbers, give us support, balance and mobility!
Your tibia and fibula rest on the ankle bone called the talus. This joint (place where bone meets bone) forms a hinge that allows the foot to move up and down.
The heel bone is call the Calcaneous, it is a solid, super strong bone. It is the largest bone of the foot. It works with the talus bone to offer stability and support. The bottom of the heel bone is cushoned by a layer of fat.
The little bones that allow the foot to bend and move around in so many different directions and ways are called the Tarsals.
The 5 long bones that connect the Tarsals to the toes are called the Metatarsals.
Finally the bones that make up our toes are called Phalanges.
Your big toe is called the hallux!
