title: [Talo-calcaneal continuity. Myth or reality?].
abstract: On the basis of two separate biomechanical studies of talus and calcaneus, the authors show: the absolute continuity of the trabecular structure of these bones, the mechanical behaviour characterised as "fragile" for the talus and "intermediate" for the calcaneus, superficial strains underload: by photoelastic studies, they are show to be in reversed phases both on their lateral and medial sides. Authors conclude that these two bones act together as sectional across which collect dispach and absorb transmitted forces during gate.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013628:Talus / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
vernacular_title: Le couple talo-calcanéen. Mythe ou réalité?