Tarsus (Yr 4) Flashcards

1
Q

what is the tarsocrural joint between?

A

tibia and talus

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2
Q

what is the function of the calcaneus?

A

allows attachment of gastrocnemius and SDFT more leverage (strength)

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3
Q

what joints are in the tarsal region?

A

tarsocrural joint
talocalcaneal joint
proximal inertarsal joint
distal intertarsal joint
tarsometatarsal joint

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4
Q

how much motion is achieved at the tarsocrural joint?

A

high motion joint

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5
Q

which joint capsules always communicate in the tarsus?

A

proximal intertarsal joint and tarsocrural joint

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6
Q

what bursae are associated with the calcaneous?

A

superficial calcaneal bursa (between skin and SDFT)
intertendinous bursa (between gastrocnemius and SDFT)
gastrocnemius bursa (deep to gastrocnemius tendon)

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7
Q

what is a capped hock?

A

swelling of superficial calcaneal bursa

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8
Q

where does osteochondritis dissicans most commonly occur in the tarsus?

A

distal intermediate ridge of tibia (DIRT)

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