Ankle joint: Anatomy, bones, ligaments and movements - Kenhub
WEBOct 30, 2023 · The ankle joint, also known as the talocrural joint, is a synovial joint that connects the bones of the leg, the fibula and tibia, with the talus of the foot. It is a complex hinge joint composed of two articulations.
Ankle Joint - Physiopedia
WEBThe ankle joint is a hinged synovial joint that is formed by the articulation of the talus, tibia, and fibula bones. Together, the three borders (listed below) form the ankle mortise. The articular facet of the lateral malleolus (bony prominence on the lower fibula) forms the lateral border of the ankle joint
The Ankle Joint - Articulations - Movements - TeachMeAnatomy
WEBFeb 8, 2019 · The ankle joint (or talocrural joint) is a synovial joint, formed by the bones of the leg and the foot - the tibia, fibula, and talus. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the ankle joint; the articulating surfaces, ligaments, movements, and …
Ankle: Anatomy & How It Works - Cleveland Clinic
WEBApr 15, 2023 · The ankle joint is where your shin bone (tibia), calf bone (fibula) and talus bone meet. It joins your foot to your lower leg. Your ankle also contains cartilage, ligaments, muscles, nerves and blood vessels.
Ankle - Wikipedia
WEBThe ankle is composed of three joints: the talocrural joint (also called talotibial joint, tibiotalar joint, talar mortise, talar joint), the subtalar joint (also called talocalcaneal), and the Inferior tibiofibular joint.
Ankle and foot anatomy: Bones, joints, muscles - Kenhub
WEBNov 3, 2023 · The ankle joint, also known as the talocrural joint, allows dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the foot. It is made up of three joints: upper ankle joint (tibiotarsal), talocalcaneonavicular, and subtalar joints. The last two together are …
Ankle Joint | Ligaments, Bones, Muscles - Geeky Medics
WEBSep 26, 2021 · The ankle joint is a synovial hinge joint that connects the lower leg with the foot. It is made up of three articulating points: the distal end of the tibia, the distal end of the fibula, and the talus of the foot. The primary movements of the ankle joint include plantarflexion and dorsiflexion, with limited inversion and eversion. The joint is ...
Ankle Anatomy - eOrthopod.com
WEBA Patient’s Guide to Ankle Anatomy Introduction. The ankle joint acts like a hinge. But it’s much more than a simple hinge joint. The ankle is actually made up of several important structures. The unique design of the ankle makes it a very stable joint.
Foot and Ankle Structure and Function - Physiopedia
WEBThe ankle or tibiotalar joint constitutes the junction of the lower leg and foot. The osseous components of the ankle joint include the distal tibia, distal fibula, and talus. The anatomic structures below the ankle joint comprise the foot, which includes:
Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Ankle Joint
WEBMay 23, 2023 · The ankle joint is a hinged synovial joint that is formed by the articulation of the talus, tibia, and fibula bones. The articular facet of the lateral malleolus (bony prominence on the lower fibula) forms the lateral border of the ankle joint while the articular facet of the medial malleolus (bony prominence on the lower tibia) forms the ...