Anatomy - Ankle

Question 1

Joints of the ankle

Answer 1

Talocrural, subtalar and tibiofibular joints.

Question 2

Talocrural joint

Answer 2

Articulation between the convex talus and the concave mortice.

Question 3

Ankle mortice

Answer 3

Bony clasp which includes the medial and lateral malleoli and the distal tibia.

Question 4

Classifications of the talocrural joint

Answer 4

Synovial hinge joint.

Question 5

Subtalar joint

Answer 5

Articulation between the talus and calcaneous. The talus is concave and the calcaneous is convex.

Question 6

Classifications of the subtalar joint

Answer 6

Synovial, gliding

Question 7

Proximal tibiofibular joint

Answer 7

Articulation between the head of the fibular and the lateral condyle of the tibia.

Question 8

Classifications of the proximal tibiofibular joint

Answer 8

Synovial, but functionally amphiarthrotic due to a dense joint capsule.

Question 9

Distal tibiofibular joint

Answer 9

Articulation between the distal tibia and the distal fibula.

Question 10

Classification of the distal tibiofibular joint

Answer 10

Synovial, but functionally amphiarthrotic due to a dense joint capsule.

Question 11

Functions of the medial collateral ligaments of the ankle

Answer 11

Become taut and resist excessive dorsiflexion and eversion.

Question 12

Medial collateral ligaments of the ankle

Answer 12

Anterior and posterior tibiotalar, tibiocalcaneal and tibionavicular.

Question 13

Other name for the medial collateral ligaments of the ankle

Answer 13

Deltoid ligaments

Question 14

Funtions of the lateral collateral ligaments

Answer 14

Become taut and resist excessive dorsiflexion and inversion.

Question 15

Lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle

Answer 15

Anterior and posterior tibiofibular ligaments and calcaneofibular ligament.