11. In navicular suspensory desmotomy, the ligaments supporting the navicular bone are severed. 12. Surgeons had to insert a screw into the navicular bone of her foot. 13. The main portion of the muscle inserts into the tuberosity of the navicular bone. 14. Certain conformational defects may contribute to navicular syndrome, especially defects that promote concussion. 15. An accessory navicular bone may be present in 2 14 % of the general population. 16. Another main factor is the tension placed on the ligaments that support the navicular bone. 17. It is most commonly used for animals suffering from navicular syndrome and suspensory ligament desmitis. 18. Reptiles usually retain two centralia, while mammals typically have only one ( the navicular ). 19. The navicular bone is supported by several ligaments above, below, and on the side. 20. The height of a person s arch is determined by the height of the navicular bone.
