Ankle + Foot Flashcards
How many bones are there in the foot?
28
What bones make up the foot?
Tarsals
- Calcaneus
- talus
- navicular
- cuboid
- medial cuneiform
- intermediate cuneiform
- lateral cuneiform
Metatarsals
Which bones make up the ankle joint?
Talus
Tibia
Fibula
What are the main ligaments in the aknle?
Deltoid ligament
Anterior talofibular ligament
Posterior talofibular ligament
Calcaenofibular ligament
Where does the deltoid ligament lie?
From medial malleolus to talus/calcaneus/naviuclar bones
What is the function of the deltoid ligament?
Resists over-eversion
Where does the anterior talofibular ligament lie?
From lateral malleolus to lateral talus
What is the function of the anterior talofibular ligament?
Resist over-inversion
Where does the posterior talofibular ligament lie?
From lateral malleolus to posterior talus
What is the function of the posterior talofibular ligament?
Resist over-inversion
Where does the calcaneofibular ligament lie?
From lateral malleouls to calcaneous
What is the function of the calcaneofibular ligament?
Resist over-inversion
What is the function of the ankle joint?
Support body weight
Propulsion
How is the foot designed to support body weight?
Foot arch
