HUMB2008 Study Guide - Final Guide: Ankle, Cuneiform Bones, Calcaneus
2 Aug 2018
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Major articulation between the tibia, fibula and talus: arranged in a hinge-like structure, allows for plantar and dorsiflexion. Talus: transmits weight of entire body to the foot, rests on the calcaneus (largest tarsal bone) Subtalar joint: articulation between the calcaneus and the talus, composed of three articulations formed by anterior, middle and posterior facets. Cuboid, navicular, talus and calcaneum and 3 cuneiform bones comprise the 5 tarsal bones of the foot. Articulates with the bases of the 4 + 5th metatarsals. Anteriorly with the cuniefom bones on the medial side of the foot. Articulate anteriorly with the first 3 metatarsal bones. On the medial surface of the calcaneus. Shelf-like process which provides support for the talus. Sustenaculum tali and the medial facet of the subtalar joint provide weight-bearing support for the medial side of the ankle. Deltoid ligament, lateral ligaments, plantar ligament and interosseous ligament. Deltoid ligament (medial collateral ligament: strongest ligament in the ankle joint, composed of 3 bands.
