SubTaler Joint

Question 1

where is the subtaler joint

Answer 1

between talus and calcaneous

Question 1

How is the talus oriented?

Answer 1

medially. talus sits slightly obliquely on calcaneus

Question 2

How is the calcaneus oriented/

Answer 2

laterally.

Question 3

What is the axis of henke?

Answer 3

due to the articulating surfaces, the movements are not clean but tend to be combined around an imaginary line called axis of henke.

Question 4

Where is axis of henke/

Answer 4

Axis enters the posteriolateral aspect of calcaneous and runs anteriorly, superiorly and medially in the joint, exiting thru medial neck of talus

Question 5

Describe inversion

Answer 5

happens around AOH and is a combination of plantar flexion, adduction and supination

Question 6

Describe eversion

Answer 6

happens around AOH and is combo of dorsiflexion, abduction and pronatin

Question 7

Name the ligament between calcaneus and talus

Answer 7

Interosseus talocalcaneal ligament