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Which joint specifically does the term 'ankle' refer to?
Which joint specifically does the term 'ankle' refer to?
What type of joint is the ankle joint?
What type of joint is the ankle joint?
What bones form the hindfoot segment of the ankle/foot complex?
What bones form the hindfoot segment of the ankle/foot complex?
Which bone provides the articulating surface for the distal fibula?
Which bone provides the articulating surface for the distal fibula?
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What is the posterior margin of the distal tibia sometimes referred to as?
What is the posterior margin of the distal tibia sometimes referred to as?
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Which ligament is known as the Deltoid ligament and is larger than the lateral collateral ligament?
Which ligament is known as the Deltoid ligament and is larger than the lateral collateral ligament?
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What type of joint is the proximal tibiofibular joint?
What type of joint is the proximal tibiofibular joint?
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Which ligaments support the distal tibiofibular joint?
Which ligaments support the distal tibiofibular joint?
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What is the shape of the articulating surface of the distal tibia known as?
What is the shape of the articulating surface of the distal tibia known as?
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Which motions occur around the single oblique axis of the ankle joint?
Which motions occur around the single oblique axis of the ankle joint?
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Study Notes
Ankle Joint
- The term 'ankle' specifically refers to the talocrural joint.
- The ankle joint is a synovial hinge joint.
Ankle/Foot Complex
- The bones that form the hindfoot segment of the ankle/foot complex are the talus and calcaneus.
- The medial malleolus of the distal tibia provides the articulating surface for the distal fibula.
- The posterior margin of the distal tibia is sometimes referred to as the medial malleolus.
Ligaments
- The Deltoid ligament is larger than the lateral collateral ligament and is located on the medial side of the ankle.
- The distal tibiofibular joint is supported by the anterior and posterior tibiofibular ligaments.
Joint Characteristics
- The proximal tibiofibular joint is a plane synovial joint.
- The articulating surface of the distal tibia is known as a pulley-like shape.
- The motions that occur around the single oblique axis of the ankle joint are dorsiflexion and plantarflexion.
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Test your knowledge of ankle biomechanics, anatomy, and supporting structures with this quiz. Explore the complex motions and biomechanical principles of the ankle joint, including its role in stability, mobility, weight-bearing, and gait.
