Biomechanics of Ankle Flashcards

1
Q

Sections of Hindfoot

A

Calcaneus, Talus

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2
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Section of the Midfoot

A

Navicular, cuboid and three cuneiforms

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3
Q

Forefoot

A

Metatarsals and phalanges

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4
Q

Pronation

A

Dorsiflexion, abduction, Eversion

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5
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Supination

A

Plantar flexion, adduction, inversion

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6
Q

Stability Ankle of Joint relies

A

Shape of the tibia, fibula and talus
Ligaments
Legs muscles
Effective propioception

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7
Q

Talocrural Joint Stability (most stable)

A

Dorsiflexion
wider anterior part of talus is positioned b/w sital tibia and fibula

talus securely tibiofibular ligaments and interosseous membrane.

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8
Q

Talocrural Less Stable Plantarflexed

A

In plantarflexion, narrower position posterior part of the trochlea is position b/w tibia and fiubla. talis is loose on mortise

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9
Q

Active Insufficiency

A

when multi joint muscle reaches a length can longer apply effective force

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10
Q

Passive Insufficency

A

Mulitjoint muscle cant lengthen to a drgree tor reach full range of motion

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