Ankle Ligagaments

Question 1

What type of joint is the ankle joint

Answer 1

Synovial hinge joint

Question 2

Articulate surface of ankle joint

Answer 2

Distal tibia
Inside of medial + lateral malleoli
Sides of talus

Question 3

List the ligaments in the ankle joint

Answer 3

Deltoid ligament (medial)
Lateral collateral
- a + p talofibular
- Calaneofibular

Question 4

How does the ankle joint gain stability

Answer 4

Coaptation of articulate surfaces

Question 5

What movement happens at the ankle

Answer 5

Dorsi Flexion
Plantar Flexion

Question 6

Another word for ankle joint

Answer 6

Talocrural joint

Question 7

What bones make up this joint

Answer 7

Distal end of tibia
Distal end of fibula
Superior surface Talus

Question 8

What other small movements are possible at the ankle

Answer 8

Abduction
Adduction
Rotation

Question 9

Insertion of posterior talofibular ligament

Answer 9

Lateral malleolus to talus

Question 10

Insertion of calcaneofibular ligament

Answer 10

Lateral malleolus to calcaneus