Functions of ligaments within the intrinsic foot

Question 1

What is the function of plantar fascia?

Answer 1

Maintains longitudinal arches + windless effect.

Question 2

What is the function of the plantar calcaneonavicular ligament (spring)?

Answer 2

• Supports the head of the talus.
• Transfers weight from the talus.
• Maintains medial longitudinal arch.

Question 3

What is the function of the long plantar ligament?

Answer 3

• Maintains foot’s lateral longitudinal arch.

Question 4

What is the function of the short plantar ligament?

Answer 4

• Maintains foots lateral longitudinal arch.

Question 5

What is the function of the dorsal calcaneocuboid ligament?

Answer 5

• Reinforces transverse tarsal joint by interconnecting the tarsals.

Question 6

What is the function of the dorsal tarsal ligaments?

Answer 6

• Joins neighbouring tarsals to each other on top of the foot.

Question 7

What is the function of the dorsal tarsometatarsal ligaments?

Answer 7

• Binds the distal row of tarsals to the base of each metatarsal on the top of the foot.

Question 8

What is the function of the dorsal metatarsal ligaments?

Answer 8

• Connects metatarsal bases 2,3,4 + 5 together.

Question 9

What is the function of the deep transverse metatarsal ligament?

Answer 9

• Holds distal ends of metatarsals together.

Question 10

What is the function of the interosseous talocalcaneal ligament?

Answer 10

• Inversion and eversion movements.