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Metatarsophalangeal Joints Flashcards

1
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Type of Joint

A

Synovial ellipsoid with two degrees of freedom

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Supporting Ligaments

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Collateral- from each side of MT head to phalangeal base

Deep Transverse MT - connects MT heads, joint capsules and plantar ligts of all MTs

Plantar- dense fibrocartilaginous plate from base of prox phalanx to sides of coll and deep transverse MT ligts (vertical w/ horizontal fibres across jts)
-incorporates sesamoid bones in great toe

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3
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Movements available

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Flexion/Extension

Abduction/Adduction

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