First metatarsal axis
Last revised by Henry Knipe on 24 Aug 2017
Citation, DOI, disclosures and article data
Citation:
Jones J, Knipe H, First metatarsal axis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 18 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-23757
Permalink:
rID:
23757
Article created:
6 Jul 2013,
Jeremy Jones ◉
Disclosures:
At the time the article was created Jeremy Jones had no recorded disclosures.
View Jeremy Jones's current disclosures
Last revised:
Disclosures:
At the time the article was last revised Henry Knipe had no recorded disclosures.
View Henry Knipe's current disclosures
Revisions:
2 times, by
2 contributors -
see full revision history and disclosures
Systems:
Sections:
Tags:
The first metatarsal axis is represented by a line drawn down the longitudinal axis of the shaft of the first metatarsal. It can be drawn on lateral and DP radiographs and is used to measure the:
Incoming Links
Related articles: Alignment of the foot and ankle
- alignment of the foot and ankle
- angle of the longitudinal arch
- anterior to posterior fibular gap
- Böhler angle
- calcaneal inclination angle
- calcaneal inclination axis
- distal metatarsal articular angle
- first metatarsal axis
- first metatarsal declination angle
- first metatarsophalangeal angle
- first to second metatarsal distance
- fourth-fifth intermetatarsal angle
- hallux interphalangeal angle
- Hibb angle
- Gissane angle
- intermetatarsal angle
- lateral talocalcaneal angle
- lateral tibiotalar distance
- Meary's angle
- medial clear space
- medial cuneiform to second metatarsal distance
- medial cuneiform-fifth metatarsal height
- mid-talar axis
- talar declination angle
- talar tilt
- talocalcaneal angle
- talocrural angle
- talonavicular coverage angle
- tibiofibular overlap
- tibiofibular clear space
- tibiotalar angle
- posterior tibial line
Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.