Ankle Flashcards
Ankle Type of Joint
Synovial
The distal end of the tibia and fibula with the superior part of
Talus Bone
The malleoli grip the talus tightly during the movements of the
ankle joint.
The malleolar grip is strongest during
Dorsiflexion of Ankle
The ankle joint is unstable during
Plantarflexion of Ankle
Identify the 6 Ligaments of Ankle
Anterior Tibotalar Posterior Tibotalar Posterior Talofibular Anterior Tibiofibular Calcenofibular Anterior Talofibular
Which ligament of ankle joint is the weakest?
Lateral Ligament – Anterior Talofibular
Which ligament of the ankle joint is named the deltoid ligament?
Medial Ligament
During which movements of the subtalar joint are ankle sprains more common?
Inersion
Muscles involved in Dorsiflexion of Ankle
Tibialis Ant, Extensor Digitorium Longus, Extensor Hallucis Longus
Muscles involved in Plantar Flexion of Ankle
Plantaris, Soleus, Fibularis Longus, Gastrocnemius, Flexor Hallucis Longus, Flexor Digitorum Longus