Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the foot joints and ligaments?

A) The anatomical subtalar joint is between the posterior articular facet of the calcaneus and the talus.
B) The transverse tarsal joint is the anatomical joint between the talus, navicular, and calcaneus.
C) The plantar calcaneonavicular ligament (spring ligament) supports the head of the talus.
D) The long plantar ligament attaches to the calcaneus and cuboid.
E) The long plantar ligament supports the longitudinal arches of the foot.


Ans: B

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