Ankle and Foot Flashcards
what is the purpose of the ankle and foot?
support, propulsion
what are the landmarks and pulley of the tibia?
Distal landmark: anterior crest, medial malleolus
Pulley: tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus
what are the landmarks and pulley of the fibula?
Distal landmark: lateral malleolus
Pulley: peroneals longus and brevis
what are the components of the rear foot?
Calcaneus
Talus
what are the components of the midfoot/tarsal?
Navicular
Cuboid
Cuniform (medial, intermediate, lateral)
what are the components of the forefoot?
Metatarsals
Phalangies
Sesamoids
describe the 2 ankle joints
tibiofibular joint
Amphiarthrodial
Bones: tibia and fibula
Connective tissue: ligaments and interosseus membrane
Talocrural joint
Ginglymus
Bones: tibia, fibula, talus
what are the 6 foot joints?
Subtalar
Transverse tarsal
Intertarsal
Tarsometatarsal
Metatarsophalangeal
Interphalangeal
define dorsiflexion and include degrees of motion
toes up - 20 degrees
define plantar flexion and include degrees of motion
toes down - 50 degrees
define eversion and include degrees of motion
toes lateral - 15-20 degrees
define inversion and include degrees of motion
toes medial - 20-30 degrees
what movement do the phalangies do?
MTP flexion/extension
IP flexion/extension
ADD
ABD
what are the different compartments and how are they divided?
Anterior, posterior superficial, posterior deep, and lateral
Divided by dense fascia
what are the 4 anterior muscles?
Tibialis anterior
Peroneus Tertius
Extensor digitorum longus
Extensor hallucis longus