Ankle Ligaments Flashcards
1
Q
Which Ligaments limit plantar flexion, eversion, abduction, and dorsiflexion?
A
The Medial Collateral Ligaments (Posterior tibiotalar Ligament, tibiocalcaneal Ligament, Anterior tibiotalar Ligament, Tibionavicular Ligament)
2
Q
Which Ligament prevents:
- Plantar flexion and inversion of the ankle
- Anterior displacement of the talus
A
Anterior talofibular Ligament
3
Q
Which ligament prevents posterior displacement of the talus?
A
Posterior talofibular ligament
4
Q
Which ligament limits dorsiflexion, inversion of the ankle, and abduction?
A
Calcaneaofibular ligament
5
Q
Which ligaments limit movement of the tibia with respect to the fibula and hold the them together?
A
Anterior and Posterior Tibiofibular ligament
