Ankle and Foot Flashcards
What are the 4 major joints of the ankle and foot?
- Talocrural
- Subtalar
- Talonavicular
- Calcaneocuboid
3 standard views of the ankle?
- Anteroposterior (AP) view
- Lateral view
- Mortise (oblique) view
Where does the AP view of the ankle project through?
The body of the talus and the distal tibia
What is superimposed in the mid-portion of the proximal talus on an AP view of the ankle?
The posterior tibial tubercle
In the AP view the ankle joint is oriented with __ - __ of external rotation relative to the coronal plane of the knee
15°-20°
What 4 things does the lateral view of the ankle demonstrate?
- Plafond (distal articular surface of tibia)
- Posterior tibial tubercle
- Calcaneus
- Tarsal bones
Why is the mortise view of the ankle taken?
To examine the entire ankle joint without overlay from the fibula
The mortise view of the ankle is essential to fully visualize the relationship between what two structures?
talus and plafond
What are the 2 special views of the ankle?
medial and lateral oblique views
What does the medial oblique view of the ankle demonstrate?
sinus tarsi (tarsal canal) and neck of talus
The lateral oblique view of the ankle is used to rule out damage to what?
The malleloli
What are the 3 standard views of the foot?
- AP
- Medial oblique
- Lateral
What view of the foot offers the best visualization of the articulation of the midfoot and forefoot?
Medial oblique view
What views of the foot is necessary to assess the toes?
Lateral and AP views
