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1
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Attachments: Talocrural Fibrous Capsule

A

Borders of the Articular Surfaces of the Tibia & Malleoli
To
Margins of the Trochlear Surface of the Talus

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Attachments & Motion Restrictions: Medial Collateral (Deltoid)

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Medial Malleolus
To
Talus, Navicular & Sustentaculum Tali of the Calcaneus

Stabilizes Joint & Resists Forced Eversion

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What are the Lateral Ligaments of the Ankle?
What is their function?

A

-Posterior Talofibular
-Calcaneofibular
-Lateral Talocalcaneal
-Anterior Talofibular

Stabilize Joint & Resist Forced Inversion

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Attachments: Long Plantar Ligament

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Plantar Surface of the Calcaneus & Cuboid
To
Plantar Surface of the Bases of the Metatarsals

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5
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Attachments: Plantar Calcaneocuboid (Short Plantar Ligament)

A

Calcaneus
To
Plantar Surface of the Cuboid

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Attachments & Motion Restrictions: Plantar Calcaneonavicular Ligament

A

Anterior Margin of the Sustentaculum Tali
To
Plantar Surface of the Navicular

Supports the Medial Longitudinal Arch of the Foot

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7
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Joint Classification: Distal Tibiofibular

A

Syndesmosis

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Joint Classification: Talocrural

A

Ginglymus or Hinge

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Joint Classification: Subtalar

A

Plane / Gliding

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Joint Classification: Tarsometatarsal

A

Plane / Gliding

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Joint Classification: Metatarsophalangeal

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Ellipsoidal

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Joint Classification: Interphalangeal

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Ginglymus or Hinge

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13
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Bony Attachments: Extensor Digitorum Longus

A

Lateral Tibial Condyle, Proximal 3/4th of the fibula and crural interosseous membrane
To
Dorsal Digital Expansions of Toes 2-5

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Bony Attachments: Extensor Hallucis Longus

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Middle 1/2 of the Fibular Surface & Crural Interosseous Membrane
To
Distal Phalangeal Base of the 1st Toe

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15
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Bony Attachments: Fibularis (Peroneus) Tertius

A

Distal Fibula and Crural Interosseous Membrane
To
Base of the 5th Metatarsal

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Bony Attachments: Tibialis Anterior

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Lateral Condyle and Proximal 2/3rds of the Tibia’s Lateral Surface & Crural Interosseous Membrane
To
Medial Cuneiform & Adjacent 1st Metatarsal

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17
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Innervation: Extensor Digitorum Longus

A

Deep Fibular Nerve (L4-S1)

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Innervation: Extensor Hallucis Longus

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Deep Fibular Nerve (L4-S1)

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Innervation: Fibularis (Peroneus) Tertius

A

Deep Fibular Nerve (L4-S1)

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Innervation: Tibialis Anterior

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Deep Fibular Nerve (L4-S1)

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Bony Landmarks: Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus

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Head & Proximal 2/3rds of the Fibula
To
Lateral Aspects of the 1st Metatarsal & Adjacent Medial Cuneiform

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22
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Bony Landmarks: Fibularis (Peroneus) Brevis

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Distal 2/3rd of the Fibula
To
Lateral Base of 5th Metatarsal

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23
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Innervation: Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus

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Superficial Fibular Nerve (L4-S1)

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Innervation: Fibularis (Peroneus) Brevis

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Superficial Fibular Nerve (L4-S1)

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25
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Bony Attachments: Flexor Digitorum Longus

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Posterior Tibia Distal
To
Soleal Line to the Plantar Surface of the Distal Phalangeal Bases

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Bony Attachments: Flexor Hallucis Longus

A

Distal 2/3rds of the Posterior Fibular Surface & Crural Interosseous Membrane
To
Plantar Aspect of the Distal Phalangeal Base of the 1st Toe

27
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Bony Attachments: Gastrocnemius

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Posterior Aspect of the Femoral Condyles and Joint Capsule
To
Posterior Calcaneal Surfaces

28
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Bony Attachments: Plantaris

A

Lateral Supracondylar Line
To
Posterior Calcaneal Surface

29
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Bony Attachments: Popliteus

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Lateral Femoral Condyle and Oblique Popliteal Ligament
To
Soleal Line of the Tibia

30
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Bony Attachments: Soleus

A

Posterior Aspect of the Head & Proximal 1/4th of the Fibula & Tibial Soleal Line
To
Posterior Calcaneal Surface

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Bony Attachments: Tibialis Posterior

A

Crural Interosseous Membrane, Lateral Tibial Surface & Medial Fibular Surface
To
Navicular, Medial & Intermediate Cuneiforms and Bases of Metatarsals 2-4

32
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Innervation: Flexor Digitorum Longus

A

Tibial Nerve (L5-S2)

33
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Innervation: Flexor Hallucis Longus

A

Tibial Nerve (L5-S2)

34
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Innervation: Gastrocnemius

A

Tibial Nerve (S1-S2)

35
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Innervation: Plantaris

A

Tibial Nerve (L4-S1)

36
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Innervation: Popliteus

A

Tibial Nerve (L4-S1)

37
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Innervation: Soleus

A

Tibial Nerve (L5-S2)

38
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Innervation: Tibialis Posterior

A

Tibial Nerve (L4-S1)

39
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Bony Landmarks: Abductor Digiti Minimi

A

Calcaneal Tuberosity
To
Lateral Side of Proximal Phalangeal Base of 5th Digit

40
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Bony Landmarks: Abductor Hallucis

A

Medial Calcaneal Tuberosity
To
Medial Side of Proximal Phalangeal Base of Great Toe

41
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Bony Landmarks: Adductor Hallucis

A

(Oblique Head) 2-4 Metatarsal Bases
(Transverse Head) Distal Ends of 3-5 Metatarsal
To
Lateral Base of the Proximal Phalanx of Great Toe

42
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Bony Landmarks: Extensor Digitorum Brevis

A

Anterolateral Calcaneus
To
Lateral Side of Tendons of Extensor Digitorum Longus

43
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Bony Landmarks: Extensor Hallucis Brevis

A

Extensor Digitorum Brevis
To
Dorsal Aspect of the Base of the Proximal Phalanx of the Hallux

44
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Innervation: Abductor Digiti Minimi

A

Lateral Plantar Nerve (S1-S2)

45
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Innervation: Abductor Hallucis

A

Medial Plantar Nerve (L4-S1)

46
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Innervation: Adductor Hallucis

A

Lateral Plantar Nerve (S1-S2)

47
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Innervation: Extensor Digitorum Brevis

A

Deep Fibular Nerve (L4-S1)

48
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Innervation: Extensor Hallucis Brevis

A

Deep Fibular Nerve (L4-S1)

49
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Bony Attachments: Quadratus Plantae

A

Medial Surface of Calcaneus & Lateral Process of Calcaneal Tuberosity
To
Long Flexor Tendons

50
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Bony Attachments: Flexor Digitorum Brevis

A

Medial Process of Calcaneal Tuberosity
To
Sides of Intermediate Phalanges of Digits 2-5

51
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Bony Attachments: Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis

A

5th Metatarsal Base
To
Proximal Phalangeal Base

52
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Bony Attachments: Flexor Hallucis Brevis

A

Cuboid & Tendon of Tibialis Posterior
To
Base of the Proximal Phalanx of Great Toe

53
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Bony Attachments: Dorsal Interossei

A

Metatarsal Shafts
To
Proximal Phalangeal Bases & Dorsal Digital Expansions of Digits 2-4

54
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Bony Attachments: Plantar Interossei

A

Plantar Surface of Base of Metatarsals
To
Dorsal Digital Expansions of Digits 3-5

55
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Bony Attachments: Lumbricals

A

Tendons of Flexor Digitorum Longus
To
Medial Sides of Dorsal Expansions of Digits 2-5

56
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Innervation: Quadratus Plantae

A

Lateral Plantar Nerve (S1-S2)

57
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Innervation Flexor Digitorum Brevis

A

Medial Plantar Nerve (L4-S1)

58
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Innervation: Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis

A

Lateral Plantar Nerve (S1-S2)

59
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Innervation: Flexor Hallucis Brevis

A

Medial Plantar Nerve (L4-S1)

60
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Innervation: Dorsal Interossei

A

Lateral Plantar Nerve (S1-S2)

61
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Innervation: Plantar Interossei

A

Lateral Plantar Nerve (S1-S2)

62
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Innervation: Lumbricals

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1st Digit: Medial Plantar Nerve (L4-S1)
2-4 Digits: Lateral Plantar Nerve (S1-S2)

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