The Foot Flashcards
Joints of Foot
Talucrural
Subtalar
Intertarsal
Talocalcaneonavicular
Forefoot Joints (tarsometatarsal, metatarsophalangeal, interphalangeal)
Talocrural Joint
Synovial between tibia/fibula and the talus
-dorsi/plantar flexion
Subtalar Joint
Synovial joint between talus and calcaneus
-eversion/inversion
-stabilized by the interosseous talocalcaneal ligament
Intertarsal Joints
Complex Joint between the talus, calcaneus, and navicular
-supported by interosseous talocalcaneal, talonavicular, and calcaneonavicular ligaments
Tarsometatarsal Joint
Connects the tarsal bones to the metatarsal
Metatarsophalangeal joint
Between heads of metatarsal and bases of proximal phalanges
Interphalangeal Joints
Between phalanges
Plantar Calcaneonavicular Ligament
-spring ligament
-provides support to medial arch of foot
Long Plantar Ligament
Longest ligament on sole of foot, supporting longitudinal arch
Arches of Foot
Longitudinal and Transverse Arches
Longitudinal Arch
From Calcaneus to heads of metatarsals, highest point medially
Transverse Arch
Medial Side to lateral side (dome shaped stability)
