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joint and ligaments of the lower leg Flashcards

1
Q

the tibia and fibula are connected by what 2 joints?

A

superior and inferior tibiofibular joints

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what are the articulations of the superior tibiofibular joint?

A

head of the fibula with the fibular articular facet

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3
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the superior tibiofibular joint is classified as what type of joint?

A

plane gliding joint

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4
Q

what is the nerve supply of the tibiofibular joint?

A

common fibular nerve

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5
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what are the ligaments associated with the superior tibiofibular joint?

A

anterior and posterior tibiofibular ligaments

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6
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where do the anterior and posterior ligaments run?

A

head of the fibula to lateral condyle of the tibia

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7
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what is the fx of the ant and post tibiofibular ligaments?

A

strengthen capsular ligament and stabilize joint

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what is another name for the inferior tibiofibular ligament?

A

tibiofibular syndesmosis

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9
Q

what is the articulation of the inferior tibiofibular joint?

A

fibular notch of the tibia and lateral malleolar facet of fibula

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10
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what type of joint is the inferior tibiofibular joint?

A

not a synovial but a fibrous classified as a syndesmosis

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11
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what is the nerve supply for the inferior tibiofibular joint?

A

deep fibular and tibial nerve

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12
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what is a term used to describe the articulating surfaces of the tibia, fibula and talus?

A

mortise

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13
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the ankle joint is what type of joint?

A

ginglymus

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14
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what is the nerve supply of the ankle joint?

A

deep fibular and tibial nerve

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15
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what are the ligaments associated with the ankle joint?

A

capsular, deltoid/medial and lateral

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16
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is the deltoid ligament weak or strong?

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strong- attaches proximally to med malleolus of tibia

17
Q

what are the 4 distinct portions of the deltoid ligament?

A

1 anterior tibiotalar
2 tibionavicular
3 tibiocalcaneal
4 posterior tibiotalar

18
Q

what are the 3 distinct lateral ligaments?

A

1 anterior talofibular
2 calcaneofibular
3 posterior talofibular

19
Q

what are the 3 intertarsal joints of the foot?

A

1 subtalar
2 calcaneocuboid
3 talonavicular

20
Q

what are the 3 ligaments of the intertarsal joints?

A

1 plantar calcaneonavicular
2 long plantar
3 plantar calcaneocuboid

21
Q

where does the medial/deltoid ligament attach?

A

medial malleolus of the tibia

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