Tarsus (Yr 4) Flashcards
what is the tarsocrural joint between?
tibia and talus
what is the function of the calcaneus?
allows attachment of gastrocnemius and SDFT more leverage (strength)
what joints are in the tarsal region?
tarsocrural joint
talocalcaneal joint
proximal inertarsal joint
distal intertarsal joint
tarsometatarsal joint
how much motion is achieved at the tarsocrural joint?
high motion joint
which joint capsules always communicate in the tarsus?
proximal intertarsal joint and tarsocrural joint
what bursae are associated with the calcaneous?
superficial calcaneal bursa (between skin and SDFT)
intertendinous bursa (between gastrocnemius and SDFT)
gastrocnemius bursa (deep to gastrocnemius tendon)
what is a capped hock?
swelling of superficial calcaneal bursa
where does osteochondritis dissicans most commonly occur in the tarsus?
distal intermediate ridge of tibia (DIRT)