ankle Flashcards
1
Q
what is type of joint is the ankle joint
A
hinge
2
Q
what are the articulating bones at the ankle joint
A
- tibia
- fibula
- talus
3
Q
what plane of movement occurs at the ankle joint
A
sagittal
4
Q
what movement patterns occur in the sagittal plane - ankle joint
A
- dorsi-flexion
- plantar-flexion
5
Q
what is the agonist muscle during dorsi-flexion at the ankle
A
tibialis anterior
6
Q
what are the agonist muscles during plantar-flexion at the ankle
A
- gastrocnemius
- soleus
