Foot Flashcards
what is the largest and strongest bone of the foot?
Calcaneus - transmits majority of body weight to ground
what is the sustentaculum tali?
supports head of talus and groove on inferior surface of flexor hallucis longus tendon
what type of joint is the ankle considered?
Synovial Hinge Joint
- Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion
- Inversion and eversion take place at tarsal joints NOT at ankle joint
Name the three articulations that form the ankle joint
Inferior surface of distal tibia with talus
Medial malleolus of tibia with talus
Lateral malleolus of fibula with talus
in what position is the ankle joint the most stable?
dorsiflexed and wider surface of talus moves into ankle joint
(more so than when foot is plantarflexed and narrower part of talus is in joint)
name the subdivisions of the medial deltoid ligament
Tibionavicular
Tibiocalcaneal
Anterior tibiotalar
Posterior tibiotalar
What motion does the medial deltoid ligament prevent?
Prevents overeversion of foot and helps maintain medial longitudinal arch
Name the subdivisions of the Lateral ligament
Anterior talofibular
Posterior talofibular
Calcaneofibular
What motion does the lateral ligament resist?
Resists inversion of the foot
Ligament torn in ankle sprain
What type of joint is the Subtalar (Talocalcaneal) Joint considered?
Planar, synovial joint
Inferior surface of body of talus articulates with superior surface of calcaneus
What types of movements do the Subtalar joints allow?
Allows inversion and eversion of foot
What type of joint is the talocalcaneonavicular joint considered?
Ball (head of talus) and socket joint (calcaneus and navicular)
What types of movements do the talocalcaneonavicular joints allow?
Allows inversion and eversion
What type of joint is the calcaneocuboid Joint considered?
Planar, synovial joint between anterior end of calcaneus and posterior surface of cuboid
what types of movements do the calcaneocuboid joints allow?
Allows inversion and eversion
What two joints are considered transverse talar joints?
Talonavicular part of talocalcaneonavicular joint
Calcaneocuboid joint
What type of joint is the cuneonavicular joint considered? and how much movement, if any occurs at this joint?
Planar, synovial joints
Little movement occurs
What type of joint is the Tarsometatarsal joint considered? and how much movement, if any occurs at this joint?
Planar, synovial
Limited gliding or sliding movements