Angle of the longitudinal arch (foot)

Last revised by Henry Knipe on 15 Dec 2021

The angle of the longitudinal arch (calcaneal–fifth metatarsal angle) is one of the angles drawn on the weight-bearing lateral foot radiograph.

Measurement

The angle is formed between the calcaneal inclination axis and a line drawn along the inferior edge of the 5th metatarsal.

Interpretation

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