Ankle

Question 1

Name the joint type and articulating bones of the ankle

Answer 1

Joint type = Hinge

AB = Tibia, fibula and talus

Question 2

Name the plane, agonist and antagonist for plantar flexion

Answer 2

Plane = Sagittal

Agonist = Gastrocnemius

Antagonist = Tibialis anterior

Eg = tiptoes (upwards phase of calf raise)

Question 3

Name the plane, agonist and antagonist for dorsi flexion

Answer 3

Plane = Sagittal

Agonist = Tibialis anterior

Antagonist = Gastrocnemius

Eg. Lifting foot upwards -> a footballer controlling a ball with bottom of foot / stud