exam #3 Flashcards
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what is the ankle joint called
the talocrural joint
what type of synovial joint is the talocrural joint
hinge joint
where is the talocrural joint located
between the distal parts of the tibia and fibula and the superior region of the talus
what is the malleolar mortise?
deep socket into which the pulley-shaped trochlea of the talus fits
-formed by distal ends of tibia and fibula (and inferior transverse part of posterior talofibular ligament)
what is the rounded superior articular part of the talus
trochlea
the tibia articulates with the talus in two places. what are these places
1) its inferior surface forms the roof of the malleolar mortise, transferring the body’s weight to the talus
2) its medial malleolus articualtes with the medial surface of the talus
the joint capsule of the talocrural joint is thin anteriorly and posteriorly but is supported by two strong collateral ligaments on each side
true or false?
true
anterior talofibular ligament
-flat, weak band that extends anteromedially from the lateral malleolus to the neck of the talus
posterior talofibular ligament
-thick, fairly strong band that runs horizontally medially and slightly posteriorly from the malleolar fossa of the fibula to the lateral tubercle of the talus
calcaneofibular ligament
-round cord that passes postero-inferiorly from the tip of the lateral malleolus to the lateral surface of the calcaneus
what is the name of the ligament that reinforces the medial side of the ankle joint?
medial ligament of the ankle (deltoid ligament)
what are the main movements of the ankle joint
dorsiflexion and plantarflexion
-during plantarflexion, some “wobble” (abduction, adduction, inversion, eversion) is possible
dorsiflexion is produced by muscles in the ______ compartment of the leg
anterior
plantarflexion is produced by muscles in the _______ compartment of the leg
posterior and lateral
which structures limit plantarflexion of the ankle joint
- ligaments: anterior talofibular, anterior part of medial ligament of the ankle (deltoid lig), anterior joint capsule
- contact of talus with tibia
- tension of dorsiflexors of ankle (anterior leg)
which structures limit dorsiflexion at the ankle joint?
- ligaments: deltoid ligament, calcaneofibular, posterior talofibular, posterior joint capsule
- contact of talus with tibia
- tension of plantarflexors of ankle
what are considered the “important” intertarsal joints? What are the main movements at these joints?
subtalar (talocalcaneal) joint and the transverse tarsal joint
-inversion and eversion are the main movements involving these joints
plantar calcaneonavicular (spring) ligament
- extends across and fills a wedge-shaped gap between the sustentaculum tali and the inferior margin of the posterior articular surface of the navicular
- supports the head of the talus
- plays important role in the transfer of weight from talus
- maintains longitudinal arch of foot
long plantar ligament
- passes from the plantar surface of the calcaneus to the groove on the cuboid (some fibers extend to base of metatarsals)
- forms tunnel for fibularis longus
- maintains longitudinal arch of foot
which structures limit inversion at the foot and toes?
- ligaments: lateral ligament of ankle, talocalcaneal ligament, lateral joint capsule
- tension of everter muscles
which structures limit eversion at the foot and toes?
- ligaments: medial ligament of ankle, medial talocalcaneal ligament, medial joint capsule
- tension of tibialis posterior, flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus
- contact of talus with calcaneus
which structures limit flexion at the foot and toes?
MTP: tension of posterior joint capsule, extensor muscles, and collateral ligaments
- PIP: soft tissue apposition, tension of collateral ligaments and posterior joint capsule
- DIP: tension in collateral and oblique retinacular ligaments and posterior joint capsule
which structures limit extension at the foot and toes?
- MTP: tension of plantar joint capsule, plantar ligaments, and flexor muscles
- PIP: tension in plantar joint capsule
- DIP: ligaments and plantar joint capsule
which structures limit abduction at the foot and toes?
- ligaments: collateral ligaments, medial joint capsule
- tension of adductor muscles
- skin between web space