Tarsus (Yr 4)

Question 1

what is the tarsocrural joint between?

Answer 1

tibia and talus

Question 2

what is the function of the calcaneus?

Answer 2

allows attachment of gastrocnemius and SDFT more leverage (strength)

Question 3

what joints are in the tarsal region?

Answer 3

tarsocrural joint
talocalcaneal joint
proximal inertarsal joint
distal intertarsal joint
tarsometatarsal joint

Question 4

how much motion is achieved at the tarsocrural joint?

Answer 4

high motion joint

Question 5

which joint capsules always communicate in the tarsus?

Answer 5

proximal intertarsal joint and tarsocrural joint

Question 6

what bursae are associated with the calcaneous?

Answer 6

superficial calcaneal bursa (between skin and SDFT)
intertendinous bursa (between gastrocnemius and SDFT)
gastrocnemius bursa (deep to gastrocnemius tendon)

Question 7

what is a capped hock?

Answer 7

swelling of superficial calcaneal bursa

Question 8

where does osteochondritis dissicans most commonly occur in the tarsus?

Answer 8

distal intermediate ridge of tibia (DIRT)