Subtalar joint Flashcards
1
Q
What type of joint is the subtalar joint?
A
Synovial joint
plane type
2
Q
What are the articulating surfaces of the subtalar joint?
A
Inferior surface of talus
Superior surface of calcaneus
3
Q
What are the articulating surfaces lined with?
A
Articular hyaline cartilage
4
Q
What are the movements of the subtalar joint?
A
Inversion
Eversion
5
Q
Which muscles produce inversion?
A
Tibialis anterior
Tibialis posterior
6
Q
Which muscles produce eversion?
A
Fibularis longus
Fibularis brevis
