ankle joint Flashcards
1
Q
articulating surfaces
A
tibia and fibula bound together by tibiogibular ligaments - forming motrise
body of talus fits into mortise
2
Q
when is ankle joint least stable
A
plantarflexion - anterior part of talus in mortise
3
Q
medial ligament
A
attached to medial mallelous
4 ligaments
prevent over-eversion of foot
4
Q
lateral ligament
A
originates from lateral malleolus
resists over-inversion of foot
anterior talofibular
posterior talofibular
calcaneofibular
5
Q
plantarflexors
A
muscles in posterior compartment leg
- gastrocnemius
- soleus
- plantris
- posterior tibialis
6
Q
dorsiflexors
A
muscles in anterior compartment leg
- tibialis anterior
- extensor hallucis longus
- extensor digitorum longus
