Astragalus

The right astragalus. A, As seen from the outer side. B, As seen from the inner side. Labels: 1, external tubercle; 2, groove for flexor longus hallucis; 3, internal tubercle; 4, surface against which the inferior tibio-fibular ligament rests; 5, trochlea for tibia; 6, for articulation with external malleolus; 7, neck; 8, head; 9, for articulation with navicular; 10, interosseous groove; 11, anterior, middle, and posterior facets for os calcis; 12, body; 13, surface resting on internal calcaneo navicular ligament; 14, for articulation with navicular; 15, head; 16, neck; 17, trochlea for tibia; 18, for articulation with internal malleolus; 19, body; 20, impression for internal lateral ligament; 21, internal tubercle; 22, groove for flexor longus hallucis; 23, external tubercle; 24, interosseous groove; 25, posterior and middle facets for os calis.

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