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What is a likely symptom of severe weakness and atrophy of intrinsic foot muscles?
What is a likely symptom of severe weakness and atrophy of intrinsic foot muscles?
- Radiating paresthesia triggered by tapping the flexor retinaculum (correct)
- Increased endurance in walking
- Improved strength during prolonged standing
- Positive response to ankle dorsiflexion exercises
Which factor is likely to exacerbate symptoms associated with intrinsic foot muscle weakness?
Which factor is likely to exacerbate symptoms associated with intrinsic foot muscle weakness?
- Walking and prolonged standing (correct)
- Sitting for prolonged periods
- Engaging in short bursts of running
- Performing ankle resistance training
What might a positive Tinel sign indicate in the context of foot muscle symptoms?
What might a positive Tinel sign indicate in the context of foot muscle symptoms?
- Increased flexibility in the foot
- Injury to the ankle retinacula
- Strengthening of intrinsic foot muscles
- Nerve irritation near the medial malleolus (correct)
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with intrinsic foot muscle atrophy?
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with intrinsic foot muscle atrophy?
In cases of severe foot muscle atrophy, what is a common clinical sign observed?
In cases of severe foot muscle atrophy, what is a common clinical sign observed?
Which tendon is not located deep to the extensor retinaculum?
Which tendon is not located deep to the extensor retinaculum?
What structure is located superficial to the peroneal retinaculum?
What structure is located superficial to the peroneal retinaculum?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a cause of tarsal tunnel syndrome?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a cause of tarsal tunnel syndrome?
What is the main clinical symptom associated with tarsal tunnel syndrome?
What is the main clinical symptom associated with tarsal tunnel syndrome?
Which of the following structures lies deep to the extensor retinaculum?
Which of the following structures lies deep to the extensor retinaculum?
What is the anatomical definition of the peroneal retinaculum?
What is the anatomical definition of the peroneal retinaculum?
Which nerve is affected by symptoms in tarsal tunnel syndrome?
Which nerve is affected by symptoms in tarsal tunnel syndrome?
Which structure is NOT located superficial to the extensor retinaculum?
Which structure is NOT located superficial to the extensor retinaculum?
What is the primary function of the flexor retinaculum?
What is the primary function of the flexor retinaculum?
Which tendon is NOT a content of the tarsal tunnel beneath the flexor retinaculum?
Which tendon is NOT a content of the tarsal tunnel beneath the flexor retinaculum?
Where does the extensor retinaculum stretch across?
Where does the extensor retinaculum stretch across?
What distinguishes the inferior extensor retinaculum from the superior extensor retinaculum?
What distinguishes the inferior extensor retinaculum from the superior extensor retinaculum?
What is the anatomical significance of the tarsal tunnel?
What is the anatomical significance of the tarsal tunnel?
Which statement about the flexor retinaculum is accurate?
Which statement about the flexor retinaculum is accurate?
What is the location of the flexor retinaculum?
What is the location of the flexor retinaculum?
Which of the following statements is false regarding the content of the tarsal tunnel?
Which of the following statements is false regarding the content of the tarsal tunnel?
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Ankle Retinacula
- Flexor Retinaculum
- A thickening of the deep fascia that holds the long flexor tendons in position at the ankle.
- Stretches across the medial aspect of the ankle behind the medial malleolus
- Converts the space behind the medial malleolus into an osteo-fascial tunnel, tarsal tunnel
- The tarsal tunnel contains:
- Tibialis posterior tendon
- Flexor Digitorum Longus Tendon
- Posterior tibial artery
- Posterior tibial nerve
- Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon
- Extensor Retinaculum
- A thickening of the deep fascia that holds the long extensor tendons in position.
- Stretches across the front of the ankle.
- Types:
- Superior Extensor Retinaculum
- Inferior Extensor Retinaculum (Y-shaped)
- Structures deep to the extensor retinaculum (medial to lateral):
- Tibialis anterior tendon
- Extensor Hallucis longus tendon
- Dorsalis pedis artery
- Anterior tibial (deep peroneal) nerve
- Extensor digitorum longus tendons
- Fibularis tertius tendon
- Structures superficial to the extensor retinaculum (medial to lateral)
- Great saphenous vein
- Saphenous nerve
- Peroneal Retinaculum
- A thickening of the deep fascia that holds the tendons of the lateral compartment of the leg in position.
- Stretches across the lateral side of the ankle behind the lateral malleolus.
- Structures deep to the peroneal retinaculum:
- Peroneus longus tendon
- Peroneus Brevis tendon
- Structures superficial to the peroneal retinaculum:
- Small saphenous vein
- Sural nerve
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Definition: Entrapment syndrome caused by pressure on the contents within the tarsal tunnel.
- Causes:
- Fracture of the talus, calcaneus, and medial malleolus
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Clinical Picture:
- Neuropathic pain and paresthesia in the heel, sole of the foot, and first three toes.
- Weakness and atrophy of intrinsic foot muscles in severe cases.
- Symptoms worsen with walking, prolonged standing, and at night
- Positive Tinel sign: tingling sensation when tapping the flexor retinaculum posterior to the medial malleolus.
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