Flashcards in ANKLE JOINT Deck (5)
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Ligaments (ankle joint)
MEDIAL or DELTOID LIGAMENT
Tibionavicular
Tibiocalcaneal
Anterior tibiotalar
Posterior tibiotalar
LATERAL LIGAMENT
Anterior talofibular ligament
Calcaneofibular ligament
Posterior talofibular ligament
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Nerve supply of ankle joint
Deep peroneal nerve
Tibial nerve
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Movement of ankle joint
EXTENSION
Tibialis anterior
Extensor hallucis longus
Extensor digitorum longus
Peroneus tertius
FLEXION
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Plantaris
Peroneus longus and brevis
Tibialis posterior
Flexor digitorum longus
Flexor hallucis longus
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Superficial lymph vessels ascend with superficial veins
Deep lymph vessels follow deep arteries and veins
All ultimately drain into deep inguinal group of nodes situated in the groin
Lymphatic drainage of lower limb
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