transverse tarsal joint transverse tarsal joint the transverse tarsal joint or midtarsal joint or chopart's joint is formed by the articulation of the calcaneus with the cuboid (the calcaneocuboid joint), and the articulation of the talus with the navicular (the talocalcaneonavicular joint). transverse tarsal jointline through transverse tarsal jointdetailsidentifierslatinarticulatio tarsi transversata98a03.6.10.201ta21930fma35201anatomical terminology the movement which takes place in this joint is more extensive than that in the other tarsal joints, and consists of a sort of rotation by means of which the foot may be slightly flexed or extended, the sole being at the same time carried medially (inverted) or laterally (everted). the term chopart's joint is named after the french surgeon françois chopart.