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The top of the foot is called the dorsum of the foot. In anatomy, the term “dorsal” refers to things that are on the top, such as a “dorsal” fin on a shark. The top bone on the foot is called the talus, and about 70% of it is covered with joint cartilage called hyaline cartilage.
Common injuries causing of pain on top of the foot include Extensor tendinopathy, Navicular stress fracture, Midtarsal joint sprain, Morton’s Neuroma. It is important not to miss such Lisfranc injury which is sometimes missed. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, 20th Jan. 2022.
The foot is a complex structure made up of 28 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles, over 100 tendons and ligaments, and more than 200,000 different nerve endings. These work together to allow you to walk, run, maintain balance, absorb impact, and bear upper body weight.
Pain on the top of the foot can be caused by damage to the bones, tendons, ligaments, or nerves. Common conditions that cause pain on top of the foot include osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy, gout, extensor tendonitis, and Lisfranc injuries.
The top of the foot is called the dorsal of the foot because in anatomy the term dorsal refers to things which are on top or opposite the ventral side. For example: a dorsal fin is the...
Introduction. A solid understanding of anatomy is essential to effectively diagnose and treat patients with foot and ankle problems. Anatomy is a road map. Most structures in the foot are fairly superficial and can be easily palpated. Anatomical structures (tendons, bones, joints, etc) tend to hurt exactly where they are injured or inflamed.
Learn about some of the more common causes of pain on top of the foot and what can be done to treat them. This article also looks at foot care tips.
Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Outlook. FAQs. Takeaway. Top-of-the-foot pain typically results from extensor tendonitis but can also occur due to nerve damage. Treatment depends on the cause and...
Dorsal and Ventral. “Dorsal” refers to the back or vertebral side, while “ventral” refers to the belly side. In a fish, the dorsal fin is on the back, and the belly is the ventral side. A person’s back is their dorsal surface, while the belly is the ventral surface.
The talus is on top of the foot and forms a joint with the tibia and fibula, of the lower leg. The calcaneus is underneath the talus and forms the heel bone. There is also one intermediate...