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5 Απρ 2023 · Damage to the foot and ankle tendons are a common cause of foot pain, typically caused by overuse, overstretching or an injury. Tendons are thick bands of tissue that connect muscles to bone. When a muscle contracts, the tendon pulls on the bone causing the joint to move.
There are a variety of anatomical structures that make up the anatomy of the foot and ankle (Figure 1) including bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, and nerves. These will be reviewed in the sections of this chapter.
5 Μαρ 2023 · Foot and ankle anatomy consists of 33 bones, 26 joints and over a hundred muscles, ligaments and tendons. This complex network of structures fit and work together to bear weight, allow movement and provide a stable base for us to stand and move on.
3 Νοε 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.
12 Μαρ 2022 · Ankle Tendons: Front of the Ankle. The Peroneal Tertius tendon attaches the Peroneal Tertius muscle to the dorsal surface of the 5th metatarsal. The action of the Peroneal Tertius tendon is to assist dorsiflexion and eversion.
8 Φεβ 2019 · The ankle joint (or talocrural joint) is a synovial joint located in the lower limb. It is formed by the bones of the leg (tibia and fibula) and the foot (talus). Functionally, it is a hinge type joint, permitting dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the foot.
The peroneals (peroneus longus and peroneus brevis) on the outside edge of the ankle and foot bend the ankle down and out. The calf muscles ( gastrocnemius and soleus ) connect to the calcaneus by the Achilles tendon.
