Cubonavicular Joint

Description

The Cuboideonavicular joint is seen between the articulation of the cuboid and navicular

The Cuboideonavicular Joint

X-ray image of the right foot show an osseous cubonavicular coalition (arrowheads) with an absence of joint space.

Name

• Cuboideonavicular Joint
• Cuboid Navicular Joint
• Cuboideonavicular Articulation
• Cuboid–Navicular Articulation
• Cubonvicular Articulation
• Cuboid–Navicular Joint
• Cubonavicular Syndesmosis
• Midfoot Cuboid-Navicular Joint

General

• Articulation between the cuboid and navicular
• Integral part of the tarsometatarsal articulations (Lisfranc Joint)
• Allows for subtle rotational and gliding movements

Gross Anatomy

• Articulation of the cuboid and navicular
• Forms a syndesmosis secured by various ligaments which allows limited movement
• Synovial membrane is part of the larger tarsal synovial membrane

Movement

• Facilitates slight gliding and rotational movements
• Facilitated by fibularis longus, fibularis brevis, tibialis anterior, tibialis posterior
• Tension with toe flexors and extensors also contributes

Ligaments

• Dorsal Cuboideonavicular Ligament
• Plantar Cuboideonavicular Ligament
• Interosseous Cuboideonavicular Ligament

Vascular Supply

• Arterial
  • Dorsal Pedis Artery
  • Posterior Tibial Artery
• Venous
  • Dorsal venous arch
  • Plantar venous arch

Innervation

• Medial Plantar Nerve
• Lateral Plantar Nerve

Clinical Significance

• Bears body weight, facilitates gait

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Clinical Significance

• Tarsal Coalition

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See Also

• Foot Anatomy Main
• Foot Pain Main
• Physical Exam Foot

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