Tarsometatarsal joint(Lisfranc joint)
- In this joint, the medial cuneiform corresponds to the first metatarsal, the intermediate cuneiform to the second metatarsal, the lateral cuneiform to the third metatarsal, and the cuboid to the fourth and fifth metatarsals.
- The articular cavity for the medial cuneiform and first metatarsal bones are independent. The remainder is encased in a common joint capsule.
- The articular surfaces are not on a single plane, but are convex and concave.
- Slightly plantar and dorsal flexion and adduction and abduction movements are possible.
- Articulation line selected for surgical amputation site.