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The Ankle & its Muscles Flashcards

1
Q

What is the other name for the ankle joint?

A

Talocrural

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2
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What bone parts are included in the ankle joint?

A
  • Distal aspect of the Tibia
  • Distal aspect of the Fibula
  • Proximal aspect of the Talus
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3
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What type of joint is the Talocrural?

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  • Synovial
  • Modified Hinge
  • Multi-axial
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4
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What type of cartilage covers the articular surfaces of the Talocrural?

A

Hyaline

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5
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What intra-articular ligaments are there in the Talocrural?

A

There are none

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6
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What is Fibrous capsule?

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An external layer of thicker cartilage which surrounds the articular surfaces on synovial joints

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What is the group of ligaments of the Talocrural called?

A

Medial Deltoid

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What are the ligaments of the medial deltoid?

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  • Posterior tibiotalar
  • Anterior tibiotalar
  • Tibionavicular
  • Tibiocalcaneal
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9
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What are the lateral deltoid ligaments of the Talocrural?

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  • Anterior talofibular
  • Calcaneofibular
  • Posterior talofibular
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10
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Which other joint does the Talocrural work closely with?

A

Subtalar joint

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11
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What are the movements of the Talocrural joint?

A
  • Plantarflexion / Dorsiflexion
  • Inversion / Eversion
  • Abduction / Adduction
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12
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What lines the fibrous capsule?

A

Synovial membrane

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13
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What is the nerve supply of the Talocrural?

A
  • Tibial
  • Sural
  • Deep peroneal
    *
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What is the blood supply of the Talocrural?

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  • Crural Anastomosis
    • Posterior Tibial
    • Anterior Tibial
    • Peroneal
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15
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What are the tibiofibular joints?

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  • Distal Tibiofibular
  • Proximal Tibiofibular
  • Bones are connected by Interosseous Membrane
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16
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What type of joint is the proximal tibiofibular joint?

A
  • Synovial
  • Gliding plane joint
17
Q

Superior Tibiofibular Joint:

  • Ligament -
  • Movement -
  • Nerve supply
  • Blood supply -
A

Superior Tibiofibular Joint:

  • Ligament - Anterior + Posterior superior
  • Movement - Gliding
  • Nerve supply - Common peroneal
  • Blood supply - Anterior tibial
18
Q

Inferior Tibiofibular Joint:

Type:

Ligament:

Movement:

Nerve Supply:

Blood Supply:

A

Inferior Tibiofibular Joint:

Type: Syndesmosis

Ligament: Anterior + Posterior inferior

Movement: Slight

Nerve Supply: Deep peroneal

Blood Supply: Crural anastomosis

19
Q

What are all the muscles in the lower leg?

A
  • Tibialis Anterior
  • Tibialis Posterior
  • Extensor hallucis longus
  • Extensor digitorum longus
  • Flexor hallucis longus
  • Flexor digitorum longus
  • Plantaris
  • Soleus
  • Popliteus
  • Gastrocnemius (lateral head)
  • Gastrocnemius (medial head)
20
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YOU ARE UP TO 1.12 ON THE LECTURE RECORDING

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