Ankle and Foot Flashcards
Malleolar Grip of Foot is strongest during
Dorsiflexion
The ankle joint is unstable during
Plantar Flexion
What type of joint is ankle
Hinge Synovial Uniaxial
Medial or Deltoid Ligament Features (3)
Large + Strong Triangular
Three Slips from Medial Malleolus to Talus, Calcaenus and Navicular
Stablises Joint during Eversion
Lateral Ligament of Ankle Features (3)
Three Slips
Weaker than Medial ligament
Common in ankle injuries
Dorsiflexion of Ankle Muscles
Tibialis Ant
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Peroneus or Fibular Tertius
Plantarflexion of Ankle Muscles
Gastrocnemius Soleus Plantaris Tibialis Posterior Flexor Hallucis Longus Flexor Digitorum Longus
What is a Pott Fracture
Dislocation of Ankle
Flat Feet are common in children under the age of
3
Acquired Flatfeet are due to
Dysfunction of Tibialis Posterior
A high arched foot is said to be
Congenital
The integrity of foot arches are maintained by
United Bones Shape Plantar Aponeurosis Long and Short plantar ligaments Spring Ligament (Calcanavicular) Intrinsic Muscles of Foot
Longitudinal arch of foot is made up of
Medial and Lateral Parts
which arch of foot is more important and higher
Medial Longitudinal
which arch of foot is more important and higher
Medial Longitudinal
