Bony Landmarks of the ankle and foot Flashcards

1
Q

Trochlea of the talus

- what does it join?

A

joins the tibia and the fibular to form the talocrural (ankle) joint

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2
Q

Head of the talus

- what does it join?

A

joins the navicular

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3
Q

Sulcus tali

- what does it join to form?

A

forms a groove with the sulus calcanei to form the tarsal sinus

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4
Q

Posterior surface of the calcaneus

- 2 tendons

A

insertion of calcaneal tendon and tendon of plantaris

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5
Q

Anterior surface of the calcaneus

- what does it join?

A

the cuboid bone

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6
Q

Medial and lateral processes of the calcaneus

- what is their purpose?

A

bear weight at the heel, touches the ground.

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7
Q

Sustentaculum tali

  • what does it do?
  • what tendon runs underneath?
A

bony shelf for talus to sit on. Sustains the talus.

has a groove underneath for flexor hallicus longus tendon

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8
Q

Sulcus calcanei

- what does it form?

A

forms a groove with sulcus tali to form the tarsul sinus

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9
Q

Tarsul Sinus

- what is it?

A

Space between talus and calcaneus joint

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10
Q

Tuberosity of the navicular

- 1 muscle

A

insertion point for tibialis anterior

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11
Q

What bones does the navicular articulate with?

A

talus
cuboid
3 cuneiforms

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12
Q

Groove for flexor hallicus longus tendon is on which bone?

A

Calcaneus

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13
Q

Groove for fibularis longus tendon is on which bone?

A

Cuboid

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14
Q

Styloid process of the 5th metatarsal

- 1 muscle

A

insertion of fibularis brevis

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