Advertisements
3 facets: anterior, mid and posterior
The anterior and mid facets form the anterior subtalar joint
Posterior subtalar facet forms the posterior subtalar joint which is a separate joint cavity. It bears 50% of the weight and in 15% of population communicates with ankle joint. Inversion, eversion and gliding motion permitted in this joint
Anterior subtalar joint communicates with the talonavicular joint. This complex is called the talocalcaneonavicular joint
Stabilized by interosseous, deltoid and calcaneofibular ligaments