1. Joints of the Ankle

2. Bones of the Lower Leg Malleoli Tibia – Fibula
(First some background)
Bones of the Lower Leg
Made up of 2 bones – Tibia and Fibula
Malleoli
Large bony prominences located on each side of ankle – actually ends of the tibia and fibula
Tibia –
Big bone
transmits weight of body to the talus
Weight bearing
Fibula
Little bone
Stabilizes the ankle
Non-weight bearing

3. Formed by a combination of 2 joints
The ankle joint is the most commonly injured part of the body in sports
Formed by a combination of 2 joints
Talocrural joint
Tibia, fibula and talus
Hinge joint
Most is dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
Subtalar joint
Talus and calcaneus
Moves on a axis
Talus acts as a saddle for tibia and fibula