Week 3 - Foot & Ankle Flashcards
1
Q
Whats the ankle joint called
A
Talocrural joint
2
Q
What type of synovial joint is the talocrural joint
A
Hinge
3
Q
What movements do the talocrural joint allow?
A
Dorsiflexion + plantar flexion of the foot.
4
Q
Tibia + fibula are bound together by strong tibiofibular ligaments. What are they covered in and what is the socket known as?
A
Hyaline cartilage
Mortise
5
Q
What is the malleolar mortis formed by?
A
Tibia
+
Fibula lateral + medial malleoli
6
Q
Describe the articulating surface of the talocrural joint
A
Body of talus fits snugly into mortise.
Articulating part of talus is wedge shaped (anteriorly broad + posteriorly narrow).