Ligaments of the ankle joint Flashcards
1
Q
Which are the ligaments positioned on the medial aspect of the ankle joint (deltoid ligaments)
A
- posterior tibiotalar ligament
- anterior tibiotalar ligament
- tibiocalcaneal ligament
- tibionavicular ligament
2
Q
What is the name and function of the 4 medial ligaments in the foot
A
deltoid ligaments and they prevent excessive eversion of the foot
3
Q
Which are the ligaments positioned on the lateral aspect of the ankle joint
A
- anterior talofibular ligament
- posterior talofibular ligament
- posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament
- anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament
- calcaneofibular ligament
4
Q
What is the function and name the of the 5 lateral ligaments in the foot
A
- anterior talofibular ligament
- posterior talofibular ligament
- posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament
- anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament
- calcaneofibular ligament
prevent excessive inversion of the foot
5
Q
What is the function of the retinaculum of the foot
A
A retinaculum is a band of thick deep fascia that holds the long tendons in place.
6
Q
What are the 4 retinaculums in the ankle
A
- superior fibular retinaculum
- inferior fibular retinaculum
- superior extensor retinaculum
- inferior extensor retinaculum
- flexor retinaculum
