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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?
Which structure must be stable to accept leg-foot forces?
Which structure must be stable to accept leg-foot forces?
In what conditions do pronation and supination occur?
In what conditions do pronation and supination occur?
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?
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Which joint moves as calcaneus moves relative to fixed talus?
Which joint moves as calcaneus moves relative to fixed talus?
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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?
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Which joint is important for foot and ankle movement?
Which joint is important for foot and ankle movement?
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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?
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What occurs in non-weight bearing conditions?
What occurs in non-weight bearing conditions?
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Which joint must be stable for weight-bearing and mobility?
Which joint must be stable for weight-bearing and mobility?
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How many articulations does the subtalar joint consist of?
How many articulations does the subtalar joint consist of?
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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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Test your knowledge of foot and ankle anatomy with this quiz on talocrural, subtalar, and transverse tarsal joints. From the stability of the mortise structure to the distinct articulations of the talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints, this quiz covers the essentials. Keywords include talus, tibia, malleoli, pronation, supination, calcaneus, and midtarsal. See how much you know about these important joints and their role
