The Subtalor Joint

Question 1

Movements?

Answer 1

Eversion and inversion

Question 2

Articulating bones

Answer 2

Inferior surface of Talus and superior surface of calcaneus

Question 3

Three ligaments

Answer 3

Posterior talocalcaneal ligament
Medial talocalcaneal ligament
Lateral talocalcaneal ligament

Question 4

Posterior talocalcaneal ligament origin and insertion

Answer 4

from the posterolateral tubercle of the talus to the superomedial aspect of the calcaneus.

Question 5

Medial talocalcaneal ligament origin and insertion

Answer 5

between the medial aspects of talar tubercle and calcaneus and the posterior aspect of sustentaculum tali.

Question 6

Lateral talocalcaneal ligament origin and insertion

Answer 6

spans between the lateral talar process to the lateral calcaneal surface and calcaneofibular ligament. It lies deep to the calcaneofibular ligament.

Question 7

Interosseous talocalcaneal ligament

Answer 7

Binds the talus and calcaneous together. maintaining stability both at rest and during active movements. pronation of the foot, limiting its movement.