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Ankle Flashcards

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Talocrural joint

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Tibia - medial malleolus
Fibula - lateral malleolus
Talus
Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
Hinge synovial joint
Low mediolateral rocking
Stable anteroposterior movement

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Capsule

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Loose anteriorly and posteriorly
Allow large movements

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Ligaments - lateral

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Anterior/posterior talofibular ligament
Calcaneofibular ligament
Avoid dislocation
Light weight - allows more movements

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Ligaments - medial

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Deltoid ligaments - three, loosely connected, thicker and heavier so are stronger, less movement, cover a wider area
Tibiotalar (deep) ligament
Tibiocalcanean (superficial) ligament
Tibionavicular ligament

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Blood supply

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Popliteal artery
Posterior tibial artery
Anterior tibial artery

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Nerve supply

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Deep peroneal nerve
Tibial nerve

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