Movements At The Ankle Joint Flashcards
1
Q
What causes plantar flexion at the ankle joint?
A
Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Tibialis Posterior, Peroneus Longus, Peroneus Brevis, Flexor Digitorium Longus, Flexor Hallucis Longus, Plantaris
2
Q
What is the range of plantar flexion?
A
50 degrees
3
Q
What limits plantar flexion?
A
Tension in antagonists, anterior part of deltoid ligament, anterior talofibular ligament
4
Q
What causes dorsiflexion at the ankle?
A
Tibialis Anterior, Extensor Digitorium lLongus, Extensor Hallucis Longus, Peroneus Tertius
5
Q
What is the range of dorsiflexion?
A
20-30 if knee extended
35 if knee flexed
6
Q
What limits dorsiflexion at the ankle?
A
Tension in antagonists, Posterior part of Deltoid Ligament, calcaneofibular ligament, wedging of Talus between the malleoli
