Unit 4 Ankle Flashcards
1
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Ankle Mortise
A
- U shape
- Formed by tibia & fibula
- Ankle articulation
2
Q
Tarsal Articulation
A
- Navicular
- Talus
- Calcaneus
3
Q
Joints
A
- Distal tibiofibular
- Talocrural
- Subtalar
4
Q
Joints Function
A
- Full ROM of ankle
5
Q
Distal Tibiofibular Joint
A
- Distal aspect of tibia & fibula
- Maintain rigid shape of ankle mortise
6
Q
Distal Tibiofibular Characteristics
A
- Tight syndesmosis
- Fibrous
7
Q
Distal Tibiofibular Ligaments
A
- Anterior & posterior tibiofibular
8
Q
Talocrural Joint
A
- Talus & ankle mortise
- Dorsi & plantar flexion
9
Q
Lateral Crural Ligaments
A
- Anterior & posterior talofibular
- Calcaneofibular
10
Q
Median Crural Ligaments
A
- Deltoid
- Calcaneonavicular
11
Q
Subtalar Joint
A
- Underneath talus
- Talus, calcaneus, navicular
- Inversion & eversion
12
Q
Subtalar Compartments
A
- Talocalcaneonavicular (anterior)
- Talocalcaneal (posterior)
13
Q
Subtalar Compartment Division
A
- Interosseous talocalcaneal ligament
14
Q
Subtalar Ligaments
A
- Interosseous talocalcaneal
- Medial talocalcaneal
- Lateral talocalcaneal
- Anterior talocalcaneal (cervical)
15
Q
Interosseous Membrane Function
A
- Joins tibia (medial) & fibula (lateral)