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30 paź 2023 · The ankle joint, also known as the talocrural joint, is a synovial joint that connects the bones of the leg, the fibula and tibia, with the talus of the foot. It is a complex hinge joint composed of two articulations.
- Flexor Hallucis Longus
Flexor hallucis longus muscle is a powerful muscle that...
- Calcaneofibular Ligament
The ankle (talocrural) joint has two sets of ligaments,...
- Fibularis Longus
Function. Functionally, the lateral compartment of the leg...
- Navicular Bones
Navicular bone (inferior view) Both the convex dorsal and...
- Talus
The talus or ankle bone is an irregularly shaped bone which...
- Peroneal
Just proximal to the ankle joint, the nerve is again...
- Tibialis Posterior
These muscles are located posterior to the tibia, fibula and...
- Soleus
Function. The soleus’ function is closely related to that of...
- Flexor Hallucis Longus
3 lis 2023 · Ankle anatomy. The ankle joint, also known as the talocrural joint, allows dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the foot. It is made up of three joints: upper ankle joint (tibiotarsal), talocalcaneonavicular, and subtalar joints. The last two together are called the lower ankle joint.
The tibialis anterior muscle, found in the anterior compartment of the leg, is the primary muscle that facilitates dorsiflexion of the ankle joint. The peroneus longus and Peroneus Brevis muscles, found in the lateral compartment of the leg, function to facilitate eversion of the ankle joint.
8 lut 2019 · The ankle joint (or talocrural joint) is a synovial joint, formed by the bones of the leg and the foot - the tibia, fibula, and talus. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the ankle joint; the articulating surfaces, ligaments, movements, and any clinical correlations.
26 wrz 2021 · The primary movements of the ankle joint include plantarflexion and dorsiflexion, with limited inversion and eversion. The joint is stabilised by several ligaments. Movement in the ankle is produced by muscles located in the lower leg.
15 kwi 2023 · What does the ankle joint do? Your ankles bend and flex anytime you’re moving to keep you stable and maintain your balance. Your ankles move in two directions: Plantar flexion: Down, away from your body. Dorsiflexion: Up, toward your body.
23 maj 2023 · Structure and Function. The ankle joint is important during ambulation because it adapts to the surface on which one walks. The movements that occur at the ankle joint are plantarflexion, dorsiflexion, inversion, and eversion. The muscles of the leg divide into anterior, posterior, and lateral compartments.
