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Kinesiology ch 11
ankle and foot joints. Pyka FAU
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Undergraduate 4
11/01/2014

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The ankle and foot has how many bones and large muscles
Definition

26 bones

19 large muscles

Term
how many ligaments are in the foot and ankle
Definition
more than 100
Term
foot trouble leads to
Definition
common ailment
Term
poor foot mechanics lead to
Definition
foot discomfort
Term
walking and running stance phase
Definition

heel strike occurs when landing on heel, foot should be in supination

midstance immediately follows with foot moving in pronation

toe off follow midstance, foot returns to supination prior to and during push off

Term
walking and running swing phase
Definition
occurs when foot leaves ground and leg moves forward to another point of contact
Term
problems arise in the foot when it is too
Definition

rigid and does not pronate adequatley

foot remains in pronation past midstance

Term
walking
Definition
one foot is always in contact with the ground
Term
running
Definition
point when neither foot is in contact with the ground
Term
in the foot, the body weight is transferred from what to what
Definition
from tibia to talus and calcaneus
Term
how many rear and midfoot tarsal bones are in the foot
Definition

5 rear and midfoot bones

5 metatarsals

5 phalanges

Term
the distal malleoli of tibia and fibula serves as a...
Definition
pulley for posterior tendons to increase mechanical advantage of muscles in performing inversion and eversion actions
Term
what are the "Tom, Dick & Harry" muscles
Definition

Tibialis posterior

flexor digitorum longus

flexor hallucis longus

Term
where are the Tom, Dick & Harry muscles
Definition
immediately posterior to medial malleolus
Term
why is the base of the 5th metatarsal enlarged
Definition
enlarged and prominent to serve as an insertion for peroneus brevis and tertius
Term
posterior surface of calcaneus serves an insertion for
Definition
Achilles tendon
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what type of joint is the tibiofibular
Definition
syndesmotic amphiarthrodial joint
Term
what provides the support for the tibiofibular joint
Definition
ligaments and a strong, dense interosseus membrane between the tibia and fibula
Term
which joint becomes sprained
Definition
the distal joint
Term
syndesmosis joint sprain
Definition

high ankle sprain

involves anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament

most severe injuries can involve posterior tibiofibular ligament, interosseus ligament and interosseus membrane

Term
what type of joint is the ankle joint
Definition
hinge or ginglymus
Term
the ankle joint includes which bone
Definition
talus, distal tibia, distal fibula
Term
degrees of plantar flexion and dorsiflexion of the ankle joint
Definition

50 degrees plantar flexion

15-20 degrees dorsiflexion

there is a greater range of dorsiflexion with a flexed knee

fibular rotates 3-5 degrees externally with ankle dorsiflexion and 3-5 degrees internally during plantarflexion

 

Term
how far does the syndesmosis joint widen during dorsiflexion
Definition
1-2 millimeters
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subtalar and transverse tarsal joints do which type of movements
Definition
inversion and eversion
Term
what type of joint is the subtalar and transverse tarsal joints
Definition
gliding or arthrodial joint
Term
degree movements of subtalar and transverse tarsal joints
Definition

20-30 degrees of inversion

5-15 degrees of eversion

Term
intertarsal and tarsometatarsal joints are which classification
Definition

arthrodial

minimal movement

Term
metatarsaophalangeal joints
Definition

phalanges join metatarsals

classified as condyloid-type joints

big toe flexes 45 degrees and extends 70 degrees

4 lesser toes 40 degrees flexion and 40 degrees extension

abduct adn adduct minimally

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great toe interphalangeal joint degrees
Definition
flexes from 0 degrees of full extension to 90 degrees of flexion
Term
proximal interphalangeal joint degrees
Definition
flexes from 0 degrees of extension to 35 degrees of flexion
Term
distal interphalangeal joint degrees
Definition
flexes 60 degrees and extends 30 degrees
Term
is there variation from joint to joint and person to person
Definition
yes
Term
are ankle sprains common
Definition
yes
Term
what is a sprain
Definition
involves stretchin or tearing of one or more ligaments
Term
the most common ankle sprain results from
Definition
excessive inversion that causes damage to lateral ligamentous structures, primarily anterior talofibular ligament and calcaneofibular ligament
Term
ankle sprains with excessive eversion are very common or less common
Definition
less common
Term
how many longitudinal arches are in the foot
Definition

2 longitudinal arches

medial longitudinal arch

lateral longitudinal arch

Term
medial longitudinal arch
Definition
extends from calcaneus bone to talus, navicular, 3 cuniforms, and proximal ends of 3 medial metatarsals
Term
lateral longitudinal arch
Definition
extends from calcaneus to cuboid and proximal ends of 4th and 5th metatarsals
Term
long arches may be
Definition

high

medium

low

Term
transverse arch
Definition
extends across foot from 1st metatarsal to the 5th metatarsal
Term
plantar fascia (plantar aponeurosis)
Definition

broad structure extending from medial calcaneal tuberosity to proximal phalanges of the toes

assists in stabilizing the medial longitudinal arch and in propelling the body forward during the latter part of the stance phase

Term
plantar fasciitis
Definition
common painful condition involving plantar fascia
Term
dorsiflexion (flexion)
Definition
movement of the top of the ankle and foot toward the anterior tibia
Term
plantar flexion (extension)
Definition
movement of the ankle and foot away from the tibia
Term
eversion
Definition

turning the ankle and foot outward

abduction, away from the midline

weight is on the medial edge of the foot

Term
inversion
Definition

turning ankle and foot inward

adduction, toward midline

weight is on the lateral edge of the foot

Term
toe flexion
Definition
movement of the toes toward plantar surface of the foot
Term
toe extension
Definition
movement of toes away from the plantar surface of the foot
Term
pronation
Definition
combination of ankle dorsiflexion, subtalar eversion, and forefoot abduction (toe out)
Term
supination
Definition
combination of ankle plantar flexion, subtalar inversion, and forefoot adduction (toe in)
Term
anterior ankle and foot are which group
Definition
dorsal flexors
Term
posterior ankle and foot are which group
Definition

plantar flexors

triceps surae - gastrocnemius and soleus

Term
lateral ankle and foot are which groups
Definition
evertors
Term
medial ankle and foot are which group
Definition
invertors
Term
what are the 4 compartments of the leg
Definition

anterior compartment

lateral compartment

superficial posterior compartment

deep posterior compartment

Term
what is dense fascia
Definition

tightly surrounds and binds each

facilitates venous return and prevents excessive swelling of muscles during exercise

Term
anterior compartment
Definition

dorsiflexor group

tibialis anterior, peroneus tertius, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus

Term
lateral compartment
Definition
peroneus longus, peroneus brevis (two most powerful evertors)
Term
superficial posterior compartment
Definition

plantar flexors

gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris

Term
deep posterior compartment
Definition

plantar flexors and invertors except popliteus

flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, popliteus, tibialis posterior

Term
what is compartment syndrome
Definition

most common in the anterior compartment

may be acute or chronic

may occur secondarily to injury, trauma or overuse

symptoms include sharp pain, particularly with increased movement actively or passively, swelling and weakness in the muscles of the involved compartment

emergency surgery may be indicated to release the fascia

may be adequately addressed with proper acute management

Term
shin splints are
Definition

painful leg condition often associated with running activities

not a specific diagnosis

attributed to a number of different specific musculotendinous injuries

most often involves tibialis posterior, medial soleus, anterior tibialis, but may also involve extensor digitorum longus

partially prevented by stretching plantar flexors and strengthening dorsiflexors

Term
cramps
Definition

acute muscle spasm in gastrocnemius and soleus

somewhat common

may be relieved through active and passive dorsiflexion

Term
complete rupture of achilles tendon is
Definition
very disabling
Term
several ankle and foot muscles produce
Definition
more than one movement
Term
plantar flexors
Definition

gastrocnemius

flexor digitorum longus

flexor hallucis longus

peroneus (fibularis) longus

peroneus (fibularis) brevis

plantaris

soleus

tibialis posterior

Term
evertor muscles
Definition

peroneus (fibularis) longus

peroneus (fibularis) brevis

peroneus (fibularis) tertius

extensor digitorum longus

Term
dorsiflexor muscles
Definition

tibialis anterior

peroneus (fibularis) tertius

extensor digitorum longus (extensor of lesser toes)

extensor hallucis longus (extensor of great toe)

Term
invertor muscles
Definition

tibialis anterior

tibialis posterior

flexor digitorum longus (flexor of lesser toes)

flexor hallucis longus (flexor of great toe)

Term
medial and lateral plantar nerves
Definition

intrinsic foot muscles

medial plantar nerve

abductor hallucis, flexor hallucis brevis, first lumbricale and flexor digitorum brevis

Term
tibial division
Definition
gastrocnemius (medial head), soleus, tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus
Term
lateral plantar nerve
Definition
adductor hallicus, quadratus plantea, lumbricales (2, 4), dorsal interossei, plantar interossei, abductor digiti minimi and flexor digiti minimi
Term
common peroneal (fibular) division
Definition

superficial peroneal nerve- peroneus longus and peroneus brevis

deep peroneal nerve- tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus, peroneus tertius and extensor digitorum brevis

Term
grastrcnemius
Definition

plantar flexion of ankle

flexio of knee

origin: posterior surfaces of 2 condyles of femur

insertion: posterior surface of calcaneus

Term
soleus
Definition

plantar flexion of the ankle

origin: proximal 2/3 of posterior surfaces of tibia and fibula

insertion: posterior surface of calcaneus

Term
peroneus longus (fibularis)
Definition

eversion of the foot

plantar flexion of the ankle

origin: head and upper 2/3 of lateral surface of fibula

insertion: undersurfaces of medial cuneiform and first metatarsal bones

Term
peroneus brevis (fibularis)
Definition

eversion of the foot

plantar flexion of the ankle

origin: lower 2/3 of lateral surface of the fibula

insertion: tuberosity of 5th metatarsal bone

Term
peroneus tertius (fibularis)
Definition

eversion of the foot

dorsiflexion of ankle

origin: distal third of anterior fibula

insertion: base of 5th metatarsal

Term
extensor digitorum longus
Definition

extension of 4 lesser toes at metatarsophalangeal, proximal and distal interphalangeal joints

dorsiflexion of ankle

eversion of foot

origin: lateral condyle of tibia, head of fibula, upper 2/3 of anterior surface of fibula

insertion: tops of middle and distal phalanges of four lesser toes

Term
extensor hallucis longus
Definition

dorsiflexion of the ankle

extension of great toe at metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints

weak inversion of the foot

origin: middle 2/3 of medial surfaces of anterior fibula

insertion: top of base of distal phalanx of great toe

Term
tibialis anterior
Definition

dorsiflexion of the ankle

inversion of the foot

origin: upper 2/3 of lateral surface of tibia

insertion: inner surface of medial cuneiform base of the 1st metatarsal bones

Term
tibialis posterior
Definition

plantar flexion of ankle

inversion of foot

origin: posterior surface of upper half of interosseous membrance, adjacent surfaces of tibia fibula

insertion: lower inner surfaces of navicular and cuneiform bones, bases of second, third, fourth, and fifth metatarsal bones

Term
flexor digitorum longus
Definition

flexion of 4 lesser toes at metatarsophalangeal, proximal and distal interphalangeal joints

inversion of the foot

plantar flexion of the ankle

origin: middle 1/3 of posterior surface of tibia

insertion: base of distal phalanx of each of the 4 lesser toes

Term
flexor hallucis longus
Definition

flexion of great toe at metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints

inversion of the foot

plantar flexion of the ankle

origin: middle 2/3 of posterior surface of fibula

insertion: base of distal phalanx of large toe, undersurface 

Term
ankle dorsiflexion
Definition

tibialis anterior

extensor digitorum longus

peroneus (fibularis) tertius

extensor hallucis longus

Term
ankle plantar flexion
Definition

gastrocnemius

soleus

flexor digitorum longus

flexor hallucis longus

peroneus (fibularis) longus

peroneus (fibularis) brevis

plantaris

tibialis posterior

 

Term
transverse tarsal and subtalar inversion
Definition

tibialis anterior

tibialis posterior

flexor digitorum longus

flexor hallucis longus

Term
transverse tarsal and subtalar eversion
Definition

peroneus (fibularis) longus

peroneus (fibularis) brevis

peroneus (fibularis) tertius

extensor digitorum longus

Term
toe flexion
Definition

flexor hallucis longus

flexor digitorum longus

Term
toe extension
Definition

extensor hallucis longus

extensor digitorum longus

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