Foot and Ankle Flashcards
1
Q
What type of joint is the ankle joint?
A
Synovial hinge joint
2
Q
Which joints of the foot and ankle enable inversion and eversion?
A
- Subtalar joint
- Midtarsal joint
3
Q
Which bones make up the forefoot?
A
- Metatarsals
- Phalanges
4
Q
Which structures make up the midfoot?
A
- Cuboid
- Navicular
- Cuneiforms
5
Q
Which structures make up the hindfoot?
A
- Talus
- Calcaneus
6
Q
What are the 3 retinacula at the ankle?
A
- Flexor
- Extensor
- Fibular
7
Q
What are retinacula?
A
These are thickenings of deep fascia that are transversely oriented and hold tendons in position as they cross the ankle joint, preventing bowstringing.
8
Q
What are the attachments of the ankle flexor retinaculum?
A
From the posterior of the medial malleolus to the medial tubercle of the calcaneus on its plantar surface
9
Q
How many tunnels are in the ankle flexor retinaculum?
A
4
10
Q
From medial to lateral, which tendons passed through the ankle flexor retinaculum?
A
- Tibialis posterior
- Flexor digitorum longus
- Posterior tibial vessels and nerve
- Flexor hallucis longus
