Short plantar calcaneal cuboid ligament

What does "Short plantar calcaneal cuboid ligament" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The "short plantar calcaneal cuboid ligament" is a part of the human foot. It's a small band of tough, flexible tissue that connects two bones in the foot: the heel bone (calcaneus) and the cube-shaped bone (cuboid) on the outer side of the foot. This ligament helps to stabilize the foot and support its movements.

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