The term "dorsal tarsal ligament" refers to the ligament that connects the dorsal surfaces of the bones in the tarsal region. Synonyms for this term include the dorsal intertarsal ligament, the dorsal cuneonavicular ligament, and the dorsal calcaneocuboid ligament. The intertarsal ligaments connect the tarsal bones together, and the cuneonavicular and calcaneocuboid ligaments connect specific individual bones to each other in the foot upper arch. Understanding the different terms used to describe this ligament can be highly relevant in the field of podiatry, physiology and physical therapy, as well as orthopedics.