Foot Joints (also known as Foot Joint, Joint, Foot): The articulations extending from the ANKLE distally to the TOES. These include the ANKLE JOINT; TARSAL JOINTS; METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT; and TOE JOINT.

NIH MeSH · D033023Anatomy

Foot Joints

Also known asFoot Joint · Joint, Foot · Joints, Foot · Articulationes pedis · Intermetatarsal Joint · Intermetatarsal Joints · Joint, Intermetatarsal · Joints, Intermetatarsal

Definition

The articulations extending from the ANKLE distally to the TOES. These include the ANKLE JOINT; TARSAL JOINTS; METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT; and TOE JOINT.

MeSH classification

  • A02.835.583.378

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Related concepts

Acromioclavicular Joint

The gliding joint formed by the outer extremity of the CLAVICLE and the inner margin of the ACROMION PROCESS of the SCAPULA.

Ankle Joint

The joint that is formed by the inferior articular and malleolar articular surfaces of the TIBIA; the malleolar articular surface of the FIB…

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

A strong ligament of the knee that originates from the posteromedial portion of the lateral condyle of the femur, passes anteriorly and infe…

Atlanto-Axial Joint

The joint involving the CERVICAL ATLAS and axis bones.

Atlanto-Occipital Joint

The point of articulation between the OCCIPITAL BONE and the CERVICAL ATLAS.

Common questions about Foot Joints

What does Foot Joints mean in medicine?
The articulations extending from the ANKLE distally to the TOES. These include the ANKLE JOINT; TARSAL JOINTS; METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT; and TOE JOINT. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Foot Joints known by any other names?
Yes. Foot Joints is also referred to as Foot Joint, Joint, Foot, Joints, Foot, Articulationes pedis in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Foot Joints sit in the medical classification?
Foot Joints falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A02.835.583.378). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D033023) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗