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Week 3 - Foot & Ankle Flashcards

1
Q

Whats the ankle joint called

A

Talocrural joint

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2
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What type of synovial joint is the talocrural joint

A

Hinge

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3
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What movements do the talocrural joint allow?

A

Dorsiflexion + plantar flexion of the foot.

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4
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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

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5
Q

What is the malleolar mortis formed by?

A

Tibia

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Fibula lateral + medial malleoli

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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).

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