Ankle/foot Bones And Joints Flashcards
1
Q
which joint connects the leg to foot? what type of joint is it?
A
talo-crural- hinge
2
Q
when is the ankle most stable?
A
during dorsiflexion
3
Q
what joint connects the talus and calcaneus? what type of joint is it?
A
subtalar- condyloid
4
Q
what is the traverse tarsal/midtarsal joint?
A
plane joint involving the talonavicular and calcaneocuboid
5
Q
what type of joints are the metatarsophalangeal?
A
condyloid
6
Q
what type of joint are the interphalangeal?
A
hinge