The Ankle Joint

Question 1

what type of joint is the ankle joint?

Answer 1

synovial hinge

Question 2

which bone do the distal ends of tibia and fibula articulate with?

Answer 2

superior part of the talus bone

Question 3

The malleoli grip the talus tightly during the movements of the ankle joint.
The malleolar grip is strongest during which movement of the ankle joint?

Answer 3

dorsiflexion

Question 4

the ankle joint is unstable during which movement?

Answer 4

plantarflexion

Question 5

Answer 5

1. deltoid (tibionavicular)
2. deltoid (tibiocalcaneal)

Question 6

label the ligaments that stabilise the ankle joint
WHICH IS THE WEAKEST?

Answer 6

• 3. posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL)
• 4. anterior tibiofibular ligament
• 5. calcaneofibular ligament (CFL)
• 6. anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), the weakest

Question 7

which ligament of the ankle joint is named the deltoid ligament?

Answer 7

medial ligament attached to the medial malleolus, which consists of four ligaments

Question 8

during which movement of the subtalar joint are ankle sprains more common?

Answer 8

inversion

Question 9

which muscles permit dorsiflexion of ankle joint?

Answer 9

• tibialis anterior
• extensor digitorum longus
• extensor hallicus longus

Question 10

which muscles permit plantar flexion of the ankle joint?

Answer 10

• gastrocnemius
• flexor hallicus longus
• soleus
• plantaris
• flexor digitorum longus
• tibialis posterior
• peroneus brevis
• peroneus longus