Q16 Talocural Joint 1

Question 1

Name the type of joint

Answer 1

Synovial, uniaxial hinge joint capable of one degree of freedom

Question 2

List the bones of this joint and give their positions

Answer 2

Distal ends of the tibia, Inner aspect of both Medial malleolus and Lateral malleolus (fibula) proximally and the body of the talus distally.

Question 3

Give the attachment of the medial collateral ligament

Answer 3

Has a deep and superficial layers both originating from the apex of the medial malleolus. Deep layer to all of the medial aspect of the Talus. Superficial layer to tubersoity of navicular anteriorly, sustentaculum tali and medial border of the Talus posteriorly

Question 4

Give the movements of this joint

Answer 4

Plantarflexion and dorsiflexion