A normal Lisfranc joint is characterized by Lisfranc joint is very important for stability and subtle injury if missed, can lead to problems. The bones are connected by dorsal, plantar, and interosseous ligaments. In this joint, first, second, and third cuneiforms, and the cuboid, articulate with the bases of the metatarsal bones. The Lisfranc joint is another name for the tarsometatarsal joint. Head, neck, and shaft of metatarsals are clearly visualized but bases blur. Sesamoid bones in the first toe is a normal finding. All the parts of ray – metatarsal and phalanges are well aligned. In a normal anteroposterior foot x-ray, interphalangeal joints are obscured but metatarsophalangeal joints are well seen and each joint should be checked. The anteroposterior or dorsoplantar view is very good for visualizing medial elements – first and second metatarsal bones, medial and intermediate cuneiforms and medial articulation of the Lisfranc joint. Foot Xray Showing Marked Bones – Image Credit: University of Virginia Midfoot – It has navicular, cuboid and three cuneiforms namely medial, intermediate and lateralīones of the midfoot and hindfoot are referred to as the tarsal bonesįollowing x-ray shows the location of these bones on x-ray.Forefoot – It consists of phalanges and metatarsals.The normal foot can be divided into three different regions In the video x-ray of the right foot is being done. Here is a video that demonstrates how foot x-ray views are taken. Anteroposterior views are also called dorsoplantar views.Īnother view that is commonly done in addition to these views is lateral view. Anteroposterior and oblique views are most common views that are ordered on the foot. Xray of the foot is ordered in various ailments of the foot including trauma. On the right side, there is anteroposterior view. On the left side of the plate, there is an oblique view x-ray of the foot. The present image shows an anteroposterior and oblique view x-ray of the left foot. This is how a normal foot x-ray looks like. To find the abnormal one must have an idea of normal. Xrays are basic investigations for orthopedic problems.