Ankle

Question 1

Talocrural joint

Answer 1

Articulation between: talus and ankle mortice

Question 2

Talus - talocrural

Answer 2

convex

Question 3

mortice

Answer 3

concave

Question 4

Ankle mortice

Answer 4

bony “clasp” created
by medial malleolus, distal tibia and
lateral malleolus

Question 5

Talocrural joint Structural classification:

Answer 5

synovial

Question 6

Talocrural joint functional classification

Answer 6

Hinge

Question 7

Subtalar joint

Answer 7

Articulation between: inferior talus
and superior calcaneus

Question 8

Talus - subtalar

Answer 8

concave

Question 9

calcaneus

Answer 9

convex

Question 10

Structural classification: Subtalar

Answer 10

synovial

Question 11

Functional classification: Subtalar

Answer 11

gliding

Question 12

Tibiofibular joints

Answer 12

• Proximal tib/fib joint
• Distal tibiofibular joint

Question 13

Proximal tib/fib joint

Answer 13

Articulation between: head of fibula
and lateral condyle of tibia

Question 14

Structural classification: Proximal tib/fib joint

Answer 14

synovial

Question 15

Functional classification:
Proximal tib/fib joint

Answer 15

amphiarthrotic (due to dense joint
capsule)

Question 16

Distal tibiofibular joint

Answer 16

Articulation between: distal tibia and
distal fibula

Question 17

Structural classification:
Distal tibiofibular joint

Answer 17

synovial

Question 18

Functional classification:
Distal tibiofibular joint

Answer 18

amphiarthrosis (due to dense joint
capsule)

Question 19

Medial Collateral (Deltoid)
ligaments

Answer 19

a) Anterior tibiotalar ligament
b) Posterior tibiotalar ligament
c) Tibiocalcaneal ligament
d) Tibionavicular ligament

Question 20

Deltoid ligaments Restrict

Answer 20

Become taut and restrict excessive
dorsiflexion and eversion

Question 21

Lateral Collateral Ligaments

Answer 21

a) Anterior talofibular ligament
b) Posterior talofibular ligament
c) Calcaneofibular ligament

Question 22

Lateral Collateral
Ligaments restrict

Answer 22

Become taut and restrict excessive
dorsiflexion and inversion

Question 23

Spring ligament attachments

Answer 23

Attaches from
SUSTENTACULUM TALI of
calcaneus to navicular

Question 24

Spring ligament Function

Answer 24

Maintains medial longitudinal
arch

Question 25

Achilles’ Tendon/ Calcaneal Tendon Function

Answer 25

Becomes taut and restricts excessive dorsiflexion

Question 26

Functions of the arches:

Answer 26

1. Shock absorption 2. Weight-bearing 3. Weight distribution

Question 27

Medial Longitudinal Arch Created by:

Answer 27

Created by: medial talus, navicular, medial cuneiform

Question 28

Medial Longitudinal Arch Function:

Answer 28

Function: shock absorption, weight distribution

Question 29

Lateral Longitudinal Arch Created by:

Answer 29

Created by: lateral calcaneous, cuboid, base of 5th metatarsal

Question 30

Lateral Longitudinal Arch Function:

Answer 30

Function: weight-bearing; weight distribution

Question 31

Transverse Arch Created by

Answer 31

Created by: navicular, cuboid, and cuneiforms

Question 32

Transverse Arch Function:

Answer 32

Function: shock absorption; weight distribution

Question 33

Metatarsal Arch

Answer 33

NOT a true arch

Question 34

Metatarsal Arch Created by:

Answer 34

Created by: heads of metatarsals 1- 5

Question 35

Metatarsal Arch Function:

Answer 35

Function: shock absorption; weight distribution