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1
Q

What are the 2 different surfaces for the ankle joint

A

Weight bearing surface
- trochlear surfaces of the tibia and talus
Stabilising surfaces
- medial and lateral malleoli that grip the body of the talus
- the ankle joint is most stable in dorsiflexion (the closed packed position)

2
Q

What movements can the ankle joint produce

A
Uniaxial joint 
1 degree of movement 
Sagittal plane/frontal axis 
Dorsiflexion 
Plantarflexion 
Neutral position in standing is plantigrade
3
Q

What are the subtalar joint ligaments

A
Medial talocalcanean 
- medial to posterior talus 
- sustentaculum talus 
Posterior talocalcanean 
- lateral talus 
- upper medial calcaneus 
Lateral talocalcanean 
- deep to calcaneofibular ligament 
- posterior talus and lateral calcaneus 
Interosseous talocalcanean 
-floor of sinus tarsi 
-talus