W4 - Foot & Ankle Ligaments Flashcards
What shape is the medial deltoid ligament
Triangular
What 4 parts is the medial deltoid ligament subdivided into
Tibionavicular
Tibiocalcaneal
Posterior tibio talar
Anterior tibio talar
What 3 parts can the lateral ligament be subdivided into
Anterior talofibular
Posterior talofibular
Calcaneofibular
What ligament supports the head of the talus and the talocalcaneonavicular joint and is also known as the “spring” ligament
Plantar calcaneonavicular ligament
What shape is the bifurcate ligament
Y shape
What are the 2 separate attachments of the bifurcate ligament
Calcaneocuboid
Calcaneonavicular
What ligament supports the Calcaneocuboid joint
Short plantar ligament
What is the longest ligament in the sole of the foot that supports the Calcaneocuboid joint
Long plantar ligament