The Talocrural Joint

Question 1

Articulating bones

Answer 1

Tibia fibula talus

Question 2

The talus is

Answer 2

Wider anteriorly than posteriorly meaning the ankle is more stable when in dorsiflexion as the wider anterior portion of the talus is gripped between the two malleolus

Question 3

Arches of the foot

Answer 3

Lateral medial transverse

Question 4

What is the talocalcaneonavicular joint

Answer 4

the rounded head of the talus being received into the concavity formed by the posterior surface of the navicular, the anterior articular surface of the calcaneus, and the upper surface of the planter calcaneonavicular ligament.

Question 5

What is the calcaneocuboid joint

Answer 5

synovial articulation between the calcaneus and the cuboid bones of the foot.

Question 6

Anterior talofibular ligament origin and insertion

Answer 6

originates from the anterior edge of the lateral malleolus of the fibula and attaches to the neck of the talus, in front of the lateral malleolar facet

Question 7

Calcaneofibular ligament origin and insertion

Answer 7

superior attachment on the malleolar fossa on the lateral malleolus, and its inferior attachment on the lateral surface of the calcaneus.

Question 8

Posterior talofibular ligament origin and insertion

Answer 8

originates from the malleolar fossa, located on the medial surface of the lateral malleolus, coursing almost horizontally to insert in the posterolateral talus.

Question 9

Deltoid ligament origin and insertion

Answer 9

connecting the tibia to the navicular, the calcaneus, and the talus .

Question 10

Muscles producing plantar flexion

Answer 10

Gastrocnemius, soleus, tibialis posterior

Question 11

Muscles producing Doris flexion

Answer 11

Tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus,

Question 12

What is the plantar fascia

Answer 12

a long, thin ligament that lies directly beneath the skin on the bottom of your foot. It connects the heel to the front of your foot, and supports the arch of your foot.

Question 13

Plantar fascia attachment points

Answer 13

attaches to the heel bone (calcaneus) and to the base of the toes.

Question 14

Extensor hallucis longus origin and insertion

Answer 14

Origin Middle third of medial surface of fibula, interosseous membrane
Insertion Base of distal phalanx of great toe

Question 15

Extensor digitorum longus origin and insertion

Answer 15

Origin (Proximal half of) medial surface of fibula, lateral tibial condyle, interosseus membrane
Insertion Distal and middle phalanges of digits 2-5