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What bones form the ankle joint?
What bones form the ankle joint?
- The femur and tibia
- The tibia, fibula, and talus (correct)
- The talus and calcaneus
- The tibia and fibula
What is the name of the process at the distal anterior and lateral tibia that articulates with the superolateral talus?
What is the name of the process at the distal anterior and lateral tibia that articulates with the superolateral talus?
- Anterior tubercle (correct)
- Medial malleolus
- Lateral malleolus
- Tibial plafond
What is the relationship between the distal fibula and distal tibia in a true lateral position?
What is the relationship between the distal fibula and distal tibia in a true lateral position?
- The distal fibula is located inferior to the distal tibia
- The distal fibula is located anterior to the distal tibia
- The distal fibula is located posterior to the distal tibia (correct)
- The distal fibula is located superior to the distal tibia
What is the name of the deep 'socket' into which the superior talus fits?
What is the name of the deep 'socket' into which the superior talus fits?
What type of joint is the ankle joint?
What type of joint is the ankle joint?
What is the name of the horizontal plane drawn through the midportions of the two malleoli?
What is the name of the horizontal plane drawn through the midportions of the two malleoli?
What type of view is needed to demonstrate the mortise of the ankle joint?
What type of view is needed to demonstrate the mortise of the ankle joint?
Study Notes
Ankle Joint Anatomy
- The ankle joint is formed by the articulation of the tibia, fibula, and talus bones.
- The medial malleolus of the tibia and the lateral malleolus of the fibula form the ankle joint.
- The process at the distal anterior and lateral tibia that articulates with the superolateral talus is called the medial malleolus.
- In a true lateral position, the distal fibula is posterior to the distal tibia.
- The deep 'socket' into which the superior talus fits is called the mortise.
- The ankle joint is a synovial hinge joint.
- The horizontal plane drawn through the midportions of the two malleoli is called the intermalleolar plane.
- A mortise view is needed to demonstrate the mortise of the ankle joint.
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Test your knowledge of the ankle joint with this frontal view quiz. Identify the bones involved and their specific features, such as the lateral malleolus and tibial articular surface. Perfect for anatomy students and healthcare professionals.
