Ligaments (Foot) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the important ligaments of the Foot?
A
Spring (Plantar calcaenonavicular)
Long plantar
Short Plantar (Plantar Calcaneocuboid)
Plantar aponeurosis
Deep transverse metatarsal
2
Q
Spring Ligament
A
“Calcaneonavicular”; calcaneus — navicular
3
Q
Long plantar Ligament
A
Calcaneus — distal cuboid & base of lateral MT
4
Q
Short Plantar
A
“Plantar Calcaneocuboid”
Calcaneus — proximal cuboid
5
Q
Plantar Aponeuroses/Fascia
A
Proximal calcaneus — proximal phalanges
6
Q
Deep Transverse MT Ligament
A
Adjacent MT heads
