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The video tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of the ankle joint, detailing the bones and ligaments involved in its structure and function. It covers the tibia and fibula of the lower leg, as well as the talus, calcaneus, and navicular bones of the foot. The tutorial explains the movements allowed by the upper and lower ankle joints and discusses the ligaments that stabilize these joints. It concludes with a clinical context, focusing on common injuries like ankle sprains and their implications.

Which bones form the main structure of the lower leg involved in the ankle joint?

• Fibula and Patella

• Tibia and Femur

• Tibia and Fibula

• Femur and Patella

What is the role of the talus in the ankle joint?

• It forms the knee joint

• It supports and stabilizes the ankle joint

• It is not involved in the ankle joint

• It connects directly to the femur

What is the function of the calcaneus in the ankle joint?

• Directly forms the ankle joint

• Supports the talus and stabilizes the ankle

• Forms the knee joint

• Connects to the femur

Which bone is known as the 'heel bone'?

• Talus

• Navicular

• Calcaneus

• Fibula

Which movement is NOT possible in the upper ankle joint?

• Dorsal extension

• Plantar flexion

• Inversion

• Eversion

What type of joint is the upper ankle joint classified as?

• Pivot joint

• Hinge joint

• Saddle joint

• Ball and socket joint

What is the primary function of the medial collateral ligament in the ankle?

• To allow rotational movement

• To stabilize the ankle joint

• To connect the ankle to the knee

• To facilitate plantar flexion

Which ligament connects the tibia to the calcaneus?

• Tibio calcanei ligament

• Ligamentum talo fibularis

• Tibio navicular ligament

• Anterior tibio talar ligament

Which ligament is most commonly injured in an ankle sprain?

• Anterior tibio talar ligament

• Posterior tibio talar ligament

• Ligamentum talo fibularis

• Tibio navicular ligament

What is a common cause of ankle sprains?

• Direct impact to the knee

• Twisting the ankle during sports

• Falling on the hip

• Overextending the elbow