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What is the articulation of talus with tibia and malleoli called?
What is the articulation of talus with tibia and malleoli called?
- Subtalar joint
- Transverse tarsal joint
- Talocrural joint (correct)
- Calcaneocuboid joint
Which structure must be stable to accept leg-foot forces?
Which structure must be stable to accept leg-foot forces?
- Calcaneus
- Mortise (correct)
- Talus
- Subtalar joint
In what conditions do pronation and supination occur?
In what conditions do pronation and supination occur?
- Only in weight-bearing conditions
- Only in non-weight bearing conditions
- Both in weight-bearing and non-weight bearing conditions (correct)
- None of the above
What is the name of the joint that consists of talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints?
What is the name of the joint that consists of talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints?
Which joint moves as calcaneus moves relative to fixed talus?
Which joint moves as calcaneus moves relative to fixed talus?
Which joint is anatomically distinct from the other in the transverse tarsal joint?
Which joint is anatomically distinct from the other in the transverse tarsal joint?
Which joint is important for foot and ankle movement?
Which joint is important for foot and ankle movement?
What is the name of the joint that is also known as Chopart's joint?
What is the name of the joint that is also known as Chopart's joint?
What occurs in non-weight bearing conditions?
What occurs in non-weight bearing conditions?
Which joint must be stable for weight-bearing and mobility?
Which joint must be stable for weight-bearing and mobility?
How many articulations does the subtalar joint consist of?
How many articulations does the subtalar joint consist of?
Which joint is under the talus?
Which joint is under the talus?
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Study Notes
- Talocrural joint is the articulation of talus with tibia and malleoli
- Mortise structure must be stable to accept leg-foot forces
- Subtalar joint is under the talus and consists of three articulations
- Pronation and supination occur in non-weight and weight bearing conditions
- Subtalar joint moves as calcaneus moves relative to fixed talus
- Transverse tarsal joint consists of talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints
- Also known as midtarsal or Chopart's joint
- Talonavicular joint and calcaneocuboid joint are anatomically distinct
- Talocrural joint and subtalar joint are important for foot and ankle movement
- Stability of these joints is crucial for weight-bearing and mobility.
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