LE specific primary structures- ankle and foot

Question 1

name the ligaments of the ankle and foot

Answer 1

anterior talofibular ligament
calcaneofibular ligament
deltoid ligament
posterior talofibular ligament

Question 2

what bursa is located in the ankle/foot?

Answer 2

retrocalcaneal bursa

Question 3

where does the ATFL of the ankle run?

Answer 3

from lateral malleolus (tip of fibula) to the neck of the talus

Question 4

during what movement of the ankle is the ATFL taut?

Answer 4

PF

Question 5

what movements of the ankle does the ATFL resist?

Answer 5

inversion of the talus and calcaneus
anterior translation of the talus on the tibia

Question 6

where does the posterior talofibular ligament of the ankle run?

Answer 6

from the lateral malleoar fossa (groove of fibula) to the lateral tubercle on the posterior surface of the talus

Question 7

what movement of the ankle does the PTFL resist?

Answer 7

posterior displacement of the talus on the tibia

Question 8

where does the calcaneofibular ligament of the ankle run?

Answer 8

from the tip of the lateral malleolus (tip of fibula) to the lateral surface of the calcaneus

Question 9

what complex within the ankle is the calcaneofibular ligament part of?

Answer 9

the lateral collateral ligament complex

Question 10

what type of ligament is the calcaneofibular ligament of the ankle?

Answer 10

an extracaupsular ligament

Question 11

what motion of the ankle does the calcanofibular ligament resist?

Answer 11

inversion of the talus within mid range talocrural motion

Question 12

where does is the deltoid ligament of the ankle run?

Answer 12

from medial malleolus of the ankle to the tibia, navicular, talus and calcaneus bones

Question 13

what shape is the deltoid ligament?

Answer 13

triangular

Question 14

what ligaments is the deltoid ligament formed by?

Answer 14

anterior tibiotalar ligament
tibiocalcaneal ligament
postierior tibiotalar ligament
tibionavicular ligament

Question 15

the deltoid ligament of the ankle provides __ ligamentous support by resisting eversion of the __

Answer 15

medial; talus

Question 16

the majority of ligaments in the ankle are actually areas of __ __ within the joint capsule

as a result, damage to the ankle ligaments typically produces damage to the __ __ and irritation of the __ __

Answer 16

increased density
join capsule; synovial lining

Question 17

what ankle ligament is taught during PF resists inversion of the talus and calcaneus as well as anterior translation of the talus on the tibia?

Answer 17

ATFL

Question 18

what ligament of the ankle is an extracapsular ligament that resists inversion of the talus within midrange talcrural motion

Answer 18

calcaneofibular ligament

Question 19

what ankle ligament is formed by the anterior and posterior tibiotalar ligaments, tibionavicular ligament and tibiocalcaneal ligaments and provides medial ankle stability by resisting talar eversion?

Answer 19

deltoid ligament

Question 20

what ankle ligament resists posterior displacement of the talus on the tibia?

Answer 20

PTFL

Question 21

what is the name of the bursa within the ankle/foot?

Answer 21

retrocalcaneal bursa

Question 22

where is the retrocalcaneal bursa located within the ankle/foot?

Answer 22

just anterior to the achilles tendon where it attaches to the superior calcaneus

Question 23

what is the function of the retrocalcaneal bursa?

Answer 23

it acts as a cushion between the tendon and its bone

Question 24

irritation of the retrocalcaneal bursa due to trauma or over use can result in what condition?

Answer 24

retrocalcaneal bursitis

Question 25

what is the sinus tarsi and where is it located in the ankle/foot?

Answer 25

it is a space located between the inferior talus, superior calcaneus and anterior portion of the lateral malleolus

Question 26

what does the sinus tarsi contain?

Answer 26

ligaments

Question 27

ligaments within the sinus tarsi can be injured during a common __ ankle sprain

Answer 27

inversion

Question 28

what does the interosseous membrane of the ankle/foot consist of?

Answer 28

strong fibrous tissue

Question 29

what structures does the interosseous membrane fixate/connect?

Answer 29

fibula to the tibia

Question 30

distally, the interosseous membrane blends into what two structures?

Answer 30

the anterior and posterior tibiofibular ligaments

Question 31

what structure does the distal interosseous membrane provide additional support to?

Answer 31

the distal tibifibular syndesmosis joint

Question 32

what does the plantar fascia consist of?

Answer 32

fasical tissue on the plantar aspect of the foot

Question 33

where does the plantar fascia originate and insert?

Answer 33

origin: calcaneal tuberosity insertion: plantar forefoot

Question 34

what are the main functions of the plantar fascia?

Answer 34

body weight support arch support for improved propulsion during gait

Question 35

what are the various retinacula of the ankle?

Answer 35

the extensor retinaculum the flexor retinaculum the fibular retinaculum

Question 36

what is considered the major retinaculum of the ankle?

Answer 36

the extensor retinaculum

Question 37

where is the extensor retinaculum of the ankle ankle located and what does it contain?

Answer 37

the anterior side of the ankle joint contains the tendons of the extensor musculature

Question 38

what does the extensor retinaculum prevent?

Answer 38

bowstringing of the tendons of the extensor musculature as the ankle DF