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True or false: The ankle joint includes the distal tibia, distal fibula, and calcaneus.
True or false: The ankle joint includes the distal tibia, distal fibula, and calcaneus.
False
True or false: The talar dome is the proximal articular surface of the talus which sits within the recess created by the distal tibia and fibula.
True or false: The talar dome is the proximal articular surface of the talus which sits within the recess created by the distal tibia and fibula.
True
True or false: The medial ligaments are referred to as the deltoid ligament complex, which is comprised of a deep layer and a single superficial layer.
True or false: The medial ligaments are referred to as the deltoid ligament complex, which is comprised of a deep layer and a single superficial layer.
False
True or false: The syndesmotic ligaments are involved in 'high' ankle sprains.
True or false: The syndesmotic ligaments are involved in 'high' ankle sprains.
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True or false: The lower lateral ligaments include the anterior talofibular, posterior talofibular, and calcaneofibular ligaments.
True or false: The lower lateral ligaments include the anterior talofibular, posterior talofibular, and calcaneofibular ligaments.
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Study Notes
Ankle Joint Anatomy
- The ankle joint consists of the distal tibia, distal fibula, and talus (not calcaneus).
- The talar dome is the proximal articular surface of the talus, situated within the recess created by the distal tibia and fibula.
Ankle Ligaments
- The medial ligaments are referred to as the deltoid ligament complex, comprising a deep layer and a superficial layer (not a single superficial layer).
- The syndesmotic ligaments are involved in 'high' ankle sprains.
- The lower lateral ligaments include the anterior talofibular, posterior talofibular, and calcaneofibular ligaments.
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Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the foot and ankle with this quiz. Explore the structure and function of the bony pelvis and lower limb, focusing on the osseous components of the ankle joint, including the distal tibia, distal fibula, and talus.
