Name one of the seven tarsal bones in a human foot.

Use the standard seven tarsal names in one adult foot. Specify which cuneiform; metatarsals, toe bones and lower-leg bones are excluded.

One foot has seven tarsals: talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid and three cuneiforms. The three cuneiforms require their distinguishing names.

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Calcaneus 25 · Familiar
The calcaneus forms the heel.

Also accepted: Heel bone · Calcaneus bone

Talus 50 · Less common
The talus articulates with the tibia and fibula at the ankle.

Also accepted: Talus bone

Navicular 50 · Less common
The foot's navicular lies between the talus and the cuneiforms.

Also accepted: Navicular bone

Cuboid 75 · Uncommon
The cuboid articulates with the calcaneus.

Also accepted: Cuboid bone

Medial cuneiform 75 · Uncommon
The medial cuneiform is one of three separate cuneiform bones.

Also accepted: Medial cuneiform bone

Intermediate cuneiform 100 · Rare
The intermediate cuneiform is the middle of the three cuneiform bones.

Also accepted: Intermediate cuneiform bone

Lateral cuneiform 100 · Rare
The lateral cuneiform is one of the three cuneiform bones.

Also accepted: Lateral cuneiform bone

Checked exclusions

  • Tibia: The tibia is a lower-leg bone, not one of the seven tarsals.
  • Metatarsal: Metatarsals are a separate group of foot bones, not tarsals.

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