anatomy of the ankle

Anatomy of Ankle &
Foot

, Learning outcomes

At the end of this session you should be able to:
Identify the important bony and soft tissue structures of the

ankle and foot.
Name the joints of the ankle and foot.

Identify the regions of the foot.

Name and describe the main ligaments of the ankle and foot.

Name and identify the arches of the foot, plantar fascia and

Achilles tendon.
Describe the movements of the ankle & foot, and identify the

muscles involved.

, Osteology of Ankle & Foot
 28 Bones in Ankle &  40 Joints
Foot  Talocrural (Ankle)
 Tibia  Subtalar
 Fibula  Inferior Tibiofibular
 7 Tarsals  Intertarsal
 5 Metatarsals  Metatarsophalangeal
 14 Phalanges  Interphalangeal

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