• The plantar aspect of the subtalar joint is innervated by the medial or lateral plantar nerves, while the dorsal aspect receives its innervation from the deep...
  • In human anatomy, the subtalar joint, also known as the talocalcaneal joint, is a joint of the foot. It occurs at the meeting point of the talus and the calcaneus.
  • the clinical subtalar joint: posterior talocalcaneal articulation and talonavicular joints.
  • Original Editor - Lucinda hampton. Top Contributors - Lucinda hampton , Vidya Acharya , Abbey Wright and Kim Jackson.
  • The subtalar joint is an articulation between two of the tarsal bones in the foot – the talus and calcaneus.
  • The subtalar joint is divided into the talocalcaneonavicular and the talocalcaneal joint, separated by a conical interosseous tunnel (canalis and sinus tarsi).
  • The subtalar joint has gained interest from foot and ankle surgeons in recent years, but its importance in hindfoot disorders is still under debate.
  • Tests can also be used to differentiate subtalar joint disorders from other conditions that cause pain or inflammation in the ankle and heel area.
  • The subtalar joint is formed by the articulation of the talus with the calcaneus, therefore it is also known as the talocalcaneal joint.