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The intertarsal joints include the '''three cuneonavicular joints''', the '''intercuneiform joints''', the '''cuboideonavicular joint''', and the '''cuneocuboid joint'''.  
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[[File:lisfranc joint.png|thumb|right|500px|A, dorsal view of the bones of the foot, with the shaded area showing the relationship between the metatarsals and the tarsal bones forming the TMT joint complex. The 1st to 3rd metatarsals are associated with the respective three cuneiforms, while the 4th and 5th metatarsals articulate with the cuboid.
<br/>B, Cross section showing the Lisfranc ligament in relation to the medial cuneiform, 2nd metatarsal and 3rd metatarsal. The Lisfranc ligament consists of three distinct ligaments: the dorsal ligament, interosseous ligament and plantar ligament, with increasing respective strength <ref name="solan">Solan, M. C., Moorman, C. T., Miyamoto, R. G., Jasper, L. E. & Belkoff, S. M. Ligamentous restraints of the second tarsometatarsal joint: a biomechanical evaluation. Foot Ankle Int. 22, 637–641 (2001).</ref>.<br/>Image modified from an image by OpenStax College, distributed under a CC 2.0 license. Right image modified from an image by Mikael Haggstrom, distributed under a CC 2.0 License]]
The intertarsal joints include the '''three cuneonavicular joints''', the '''intercuneiform joints''', the '''cuboideonavicular joint''', and the '''cuneocuboid joint'''. The tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint complex, known as the Lisfranc joints, is comprised of the five metatarsals, the three cuneiforms and the cuboid.  


The intertarsal joints are closely congruent with minimal gliding motion between each other.
The base of the second metatarsal is recessed into the midfoot, and forms a key-like configuration with the intermediate cuneiform. The rigid second metatarsal (and also so some degree the third) provides a central rigid structure to the longitudinal arch, allowing a rigid lever for push-off in late stance.  


The tarsometatarsal joints, known as Lisfranc joints, are intrinsically stable because of their arch-like configuration best seen in cross-section.  
The motion of the first, fourth, and fifth tarsometatarsal joints are much greater than the second metatarsal. The first tarsometatarsal joint has approximately 10° of plantar flexion during late stance. There is negligible motion in other plantes of motion for these joints. The intertarsal joints are closely congruent with minimal gliding motion between each other.  


The second metatarsal base is recessed into the midfoot, forming a key-like configuration with the intermediate cuneiform. A strong ligament known as the Lisfranc ligament connects the second metatarsal base to the medial cuneiform. The relative rigidity of the second (and to some degree third) metatarsal allows it to serve as the central rigid structure of the longitudinal arch, providing a rigid lever for push-off in late stance.  
The Lisfranc ligament has an integral role in providing midfoot stability. It attaches from the medial cuneiform to the base of the 2nd metatarsal with its three segments. The TMJ joint complex is intrinsically stable because of the arch-like configuration which is best seen in cross-section.  


Motion of the first, fourth, and fifth tarsometatarsal joints are much greater with the first tarsometatarsal joint exhibiting approximately 10° of plantar flexion during late stance. Mobility in other planes of motion for these joints is negligible.
==References==
*Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System - Nordin 4th edition 2012
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[[Category:Foot and Ankle Anatomy]]

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A, dorsal view of the bones of the foot, with the shaded area showing the relationship between the metatarsals and the tarsal bones forming the TMT joint complex. The 1st to 3rd metatarsals are associated with the respective three cuneiforms, while the 4th and 5th metatarsals articulate with the cuboid.
B, Cross section showing the Lisfranc ligament in relation to the medial cuneiform, 2nd metatarsal and 3rd metatarsal. The Lisfranc ligament consists of three distinct ligaments: the dorsal ligament, interosseous ligament and plantar ligament, with increasing respective strength [1].
Image modified from an image by OpenStax College, distributed under a CC 2.0 license. Right image modified from an image by Mikael Haggstrom, distributed under a CC 2.0 License

The intertarsal joints include the three cuneonavicular joints, the intercuneiform joints, the cuboideonavicular joint, and the cuneocuboid joint. The tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint complex, known as the Lisfranc joints, is comprised of the five metatarsals, the three cuneiforms and the cuboid.

The base of the second metatarsal is recessed into the midfoot, and forms a key-like configuration with the intermediate cuneiform. The rigid second metatarsal (and also so some degree the third) provides a central rigid structure to the longitudinal arch, allowing a rigid lever for push-off in late stance.

The motion of the first, fourth, and fifth tarsometatarsal joints are much greater than the second metatarsal. The first tarsometatarsal joint has approximately 10° of plantar flexion during late stance. There is negligible motion in other plantes of motion for these joints. The intertarsal joints are closely congruent with minimal gliding motion between each other.

The Lisfranc ligament has an integral role in providing midfoot stability. It attaches from the medial cuneiform to the base of the 2nd metatarsal with its three segments. The TMJ joint complex is intrinsically stable because of the arch-like configuration which is best seen in cross-section.

References

  • Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System - Nordin 4th edition 2012
  1. Solan, M. C., Moorman, C. T., Miyamoto, R. G., Jasper, L. E. & Belkoff, S. M. Ligamentous restraints of the second tarsometatarsal joint: a biomechanical evaluation. Foot Ankle Int. 22, 637–641 (2001).