Applied Anatomy - ankle

Which structure indicated (A, B, C or D) in the image is the medial malleolus?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the name of the joint that A is part of?

In which position is the talocrural joint less stable?

• neither

• dorsiflexion

• plantarflexion

• both

In which joint does eversion of the foot mainly occur in?

• subtalar

• talocrural

• calcaneocuboid

• calcaneonavicular

The talus is _____ anteriorly and _______ posteriorly

• wider, narrower

• narrower, wider

• bigger, smaller

• smaller, bigger

What type of synovial joint is the one indicated?

• saddle

• hinge

• plane

• ball and socket

What mechanism would most likely injure the ligament circled in blue?

• inversion forces

• eversion forces

• dorsiflexion forces

• plantarflexion forces

Name the structure circled in red

Which ligament would most likely be affected by a plantarflexion and inversion sprain?

• Posterior talofibular ligament

• Inferior part of posterior tibiofibular ligament

• Tibiocalcaneal ligament

• Anterior talofibular ligament

What three bones approximate to form the talocrural joint?

• Talus, calcaneus and navicular

• Tibia, fibula and calcaneus

• Tibia, fibula and talus

• Tibia, talus and calcaneous