Plantar tarsal ligaments (lat. ligamenta tarsi plantaria) are short transverse ligaments located on the plantar surface of the tarsus. They connect the bases of the metatarsal bones to each other. There are three plantar tarsal ligaments:
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Anterior plantar tarsal ligament (lat. ligamentum tarsi plantare proprium) - located between the scaphoid and cuboid bones.
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The plantar medial tarsal ligament (lat. ligamentum tarsi plantare medium) is located between the cuboid and sphenoid bones.
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Posterior plantar tarsal ligament (lat. ligamentum tarsi plantare laterale) - located between the scaphoid bone and the bases of the II-IV metatarsal bones.
The plantar tarsal ligaments strengthen the tarsal joint and prevent excessive divergence of the tarsal bones under load.
Plantar tarsal ligaments (l.tarsi plantaria) are a group of connective tissues that are located between the fifth and sixth metatarsal bones of the foot and are involved in maintaining body balance and distributing the load when walking or running.
These ligaments have two main components: the plantar ligament and the plantar aponeurosis. The plantar ligament is a fibrous tissue that connects the heel bone to the heel bone and is involved in maintaining the stability of the foot. The plantar aponeurosis is a thick fibrous tissue that runs along the plantar surface of the foot and connects the heel bones to the metatarsal bones.
The tarsal ligaments of the sole play an important role in maintaining normal foot function. They provide stability to the foot, distribute the load on the foot and protect it from damage. If these ligaments are damaged, foot pain, decreased stability and stability, and gait disturbance may occur.
To prevent damage to the tarsal ligaments of the sole, it is necessary to follow the correct walking and running technique, use the right shoes and insoles, and also regularly exercise and strengthen the muscles of the foot. If you experience any symptoms of ligament damage, you should consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.