lisfranc joint

lisfranc joint-Tarsometatarsal articulationsTarsometatarsal articulationsLigaments of the sole of the foot, with the tendons of the Peronæus longus, Tibialis posterior and Tibialis anterior muscles.The ligaments of the foot from the lateral aspect.Latinarticulationes tarsometatarsalesGray’ssubject #97 358Dorlands/Elseviera_64/12161630The tarsometatarsal articulations are arthrodial joints in the foot.It is also known as the “Lisfranc joint”. It is named after 18th-19th century surgeon and gynecologist, Jacques Lisfranc de St. Martin.Contents1 Clinical significance2 Anatomy2.1 Bones2.2 The Dorsal Ligaments3 The Plantar Ligaments3.1 The Interosseous Ligaments3.2 Synovial Membrane4 Movements5 External links6 References
Clinical significanceA Lisfranc fracture is common among athletes.
Anatomy[edit] BonesThe bones entering into their formation are the first, second, and third cuneiforms, and the cuboid, which articulate with the bases of the metatarsal bones.The first metatarsal bone articulates with the first cuneiform; the second is deeply wedged in between the first and third cuneiforms articulating by its base with the second cuneiform; the third articulates with the third cuneiform; the fourth, with the cuboid and third cuneiform; and the fifth, with the cuboid.The bones are connected by dorsal, plantar, and interosseous ligaments.
The Plantar LigamentsThe plantar ligaments consist of longitudinal and oblique bands, disposed with less regularity than the dorsal ligaments.Those for the first and second metatarsals are the strongest; the second and third metatarsals are joined by oblique bands to the first cuneiform; the fourth and fifth metatarsals are connected by a few fibers to the cuboid.
MovementsThe movements permitted between the tarsal and metatarsal bones are limited to slight gliding of the bones upon each other.
lisfranc joint