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Ligaments of The Ankle Flashcards

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Prevents extreme eversion of the ankle

A

Medial (deltoid ligament)
Composed of:

-Posterior and anterior tibiotalar ligaments
-Tibiocalcaneal ligament
-Tibionavicular ligament

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Lateral ligaments

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-Anterior talofibular ligament
-Posterior talofibular ligament
-Calcaneofibular ligament

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Most common Injured in an ankle inversion sprain and connects the talus to the fibula

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Anterior talofibular ligament

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Stabalises against inversion and connects the calcaneus to the fibular

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Calcaneofibular ligament

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Provides stability during extreme ankle movements and connects the talus to the fibula

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Posterior talofibular ligament

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