Test 4: The Ankle and Foot Joints Flashcards
How many bones are in the ankle and foot?
26
What are the main functions of the foot?
Supports & propulsion
How many large muscles are in the foot?
19
Movement of the top of the ankle & foot toward anterior tibia
Dorsiflexion (flexion)
Movement of ankle & foot away from tibia
Plantar flexion (extension)
Turning ankle & foot outward; abduction, away from midline; weight is on medial edge of foot
Eversion
Turning ankle & foot inward; adduction, toward midline; weight is on lateral edge of foot
Inversion
Combination of ankle dorsiflexion, subtalar eversion, & forefoot abduction (toe-out)
Pronation
Combination of ankle plantar flexion, subtalar inversion, & forefoot adduction (toe-in)
Supination
If the foot is too rigid it doesn’t __________ adequately
Pronate
Difference between walking & running:
Walking= one foot is always in contact with ground Running= point of time when neither foot is in contact with ground
_____ bones in each foot that form arch
26
Between the talus & 3 cuniforms
Navicular
Between calcaneus and 4th & 5th metatarsals
Cuboid
Sesamoid bones increase:
Mechanical advantage
Serves as a pulley for posterior tendons to increase mechanical advantage of muscles in performing inversion & eversion actions
Distal malleoli of tibia & fibula
High ankle sprain=
Sydesmosis joint sprain
What does the high ankle sprain involve?
Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament
Ankle joint is a _________ joint
hinge
Where does inversion & eversion happen?
Subtalar & transverse tarsal joints
The subtalar & transverse tarsal joint are classified as a __________ or __________ joint
Gliding or Arthrodial
The metatarsophalangeal joint is classified as a ___________ joint
condyloid
Origin of the tibialis anterior:
Lateral condyle of tibia; proximal, lateral surface of tibia and interosseous membrane
Insertion of tibialis anterior:
Medial cuneiform and base of the 1st metatarsal