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5 Απρ 2023 · Tendons also help to provide stability around the foot and ankle. Here we will look at where the different foot and ankle tendons are found, what movements they allow, why we need them, what can go wrong and how to treat ankle and foot tendon pain.
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.
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. Figure 1: Bones of the Foot and Ankle.
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.
10 Αυγ 2021 · insertion. base of the 5th metatarsal (lateral band), plantar plate and bases of the five proximal phalanges. function. increase arch height as toes dorsiflex during toe-off. major (2nd most important) medial arch support.
Anatomy. The foot and ankle form a complex system which consists of 28 bones, 33 joints, 112 ligaments, controlled by 13 extrinsic and 21 intrinsic muscles. The foot is subdivided into the rearfoot, midfoot, and forefoot.
The posterior tibial tendon attaches one of the smaller muscles of the calf to the underside of the foot. This tendon helps support the arch and allows us to turn the foot inward. The anterior tibial tendon allows us to raise the foot. Two tendons run behind the outer bump of the ankle (the lateral malleolus).
