The Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg Anatomy Mechanism of Injury Treatment Rehabilitation
26 bones of the foot…
See if you can label them..
Four arches of the foot.. -Medial Longitudinal Arch -Lateral Longitudinal Arch -Transverse Arch -Metatarsal Arch
Bones of the Ankle
Major Ligaments
Lateral Ligaments Anterior Talofibular Calcaneofibular Posterior Talofibular Posterior Calcaneofibular Lateral Talocalcaneal
Medial Ligaments Deltoid Ligament which is made up of: Anterior Talotibial Posterior Talotibial Calcanealtibial Anterior Tibiofibular Posterior Tibiofibular
Tendons of Ankle/Foot: Tom, Dick and Harry Medial aspect: Tibialis Posterior Flexor Digitorum Longus/Brevis Flexor Hallicus Longus/Brevis Anterior/lateral aspect: Tibialis Anterior Extensor Digitorum Longus/Brevis Extensor Hallicus Longus/Brevis
Anterior Tendons/Muscles between the Maleoli Extensor Hallicus Longus Extensor Hallicus Brevis Anterior Tibialis Digitorum Longus Digitorum Brevis
Four Motions Pulse Points Dorsiflexion Plantarflexion Inversion Eversion -To the right of the tibia Dorsal Pedal -In front of the fibula
Motions of Ankle – muscular actions Dorsiflexion – tibialis anterior, digitorum extensors and extensor hallicus Plantar Flexion – gastrocnemius/soleus, flexor digitorum, and flexor hallicus, some posterior tibialis Eversion – peroneal longus, brevis and tertius, some digitorum extensor Inversion – tibialis posterior, flexor hallicus and digitorum
Inversion Sprain A sprained ankle occurs following a sudden sideways or twisting movement of the foot. An ankle sprain can occur during athletic events or during everyday activities. All it takes is an awkward step or an uneven surface to cause an ankle sprain. It usually occurs when a person lands from jumping or running on to an uneven surface.