Ankle and foot primary structures

Question 1

ATFL resists these movements

Answer 1

inversion

anterior translation of talus on tibia

Question 2

ATFL is taut in this position

Answer 2

PF

Question 3

CF ligament resists

Answer 3

inversion of talus

Question 4

deltoid ligament resists

Answer 4

talus eversion

Question 5

plantar fascia origin/insertion

Answer 5

calcaneal tuberosity to plantar forefoot

Question 6

posterior talofibular ligament resists

Answer 6

posterior displacement of talus on the tibia

Question 7

Which is the primary retinaculum at the ankle

Answer 7

extensor retinaculum (anterior aspect of the jt)

Question 8

What are the retinacula of the ankle?

Answer 8

• extensor
• flexor
• peroneal

Question 9

Where is the retrocalcaneal bursa?

Answer 9

anterior to achilles tendon

attaches to superior calcaneus

Question 10

This is a space between the inferior talus superior to the calcaneus and anterior portion of the lateral malleolus

contains ligaments that can be injured during an inversion ankle sprain

Answer 10

sinus tarsi