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Talocrural Joint Flashcards

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Which bones make up the Talocrural joint

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The Talocrural Joint is formed by the articular surfaces of the distal parts (malleoli) of the tibia and fibula and the body of the talus and is classified as a type of synovial hinge joint.

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Which ligament support the Medial aspect of the ankle also referred to the Deltoid Ligaments

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Starting from most Anterior

Anterior Tibiotalar Ligament

Tibio-navicular Ligament

Tibio-calcaneal Ligament

Posterior Tibiotalar Ligament

These ligaments protect against eversion and allow for a 10% ROM

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Which Ligaments support the lateral aspect of the ankle also referred to the Fibular-collateral ligaments or Lateral Collateral ligaments

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Stating form most Anterior

Anterior Talofibular ligament

Calcaneofibular ligament

Posterior Talofibular ligament

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