Tibiofibular joints Flashcards
1
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Interosseus membrane
A
- strong bond stabilises leg
- reduces torsional forces
- Separates anterior from posterior muscles
- Provides large SA for attachments
- Facilitates movement of fibula during ankle movement
2
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Superior Anterior tibiofibular ligament
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- short, thick, fibrous bands
- Anterior fibular head to anterior lateral tibial condyle
3
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Superior Posterior tibiofibular ligament
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- single fibrous band
- posterior fibular head to posterior lateral tibial condyle
4
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Inferior anterior tibiofibular ligament
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- Strengthens capsule
- anterior fibula notch to lateral malleolus
5
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Inferior posterior tibiofibular ligament
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- strengthens capsule
- posterior fibula notch to lateral malleolus
6
Q
interosseus ligament
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- short fibrous bands uniting 2 bones
7
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Transverse fibular ligament
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- deep to posterior ligament
- posteroinferior tibia to upper malleolar fossa
8
Q
Tibiofibular joint classifications
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- superior - synovial
- inferior - Syndesmoses (fibrous joint)
9
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Talocrural joint classification
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uniaxial, mortise, hinge, simple, compound, synovial joint
