| Term 
 
        | plane synovial joint (ocassionaly continuous with the femoral joint cavity |  | Definition 
 
        | what kind of joint is the superior part of the tibiofibular joint? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | syndesmosis->bones are held together with the IOM |  | Definition 
 
        | what kind of joint is the inferior part of the tibiofibular joint? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | it keeps the distal tibia and fibula together and forms the socket part of the ankle joint (that articulates with the talus) |  | Definition 
 
        | what is the IOM important |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | 9 (biceps from above + 8 below:
 1)soleus
 2)peroneus longus
 3)peroneus brevis
 4)peroneus tertius
 5)tibialis posterior
 6)extensor digitorum longus
 7)flexor hallucis longus
 8)extensor hallucis longus
 |  | Definition 
 
        | how many muscles attach to the fibula? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | downward, it's the direction of the muscle force |  | Definition 
 
        | what direction do the fibers of the IOM go? why? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | hinge joint between talus and distal tibia/fibula 
 dorsiflexion, plantar flexion
 |  | Definition 
 
        | what kind of joint is the ankle joint? what movements does this allow? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | they attach the tibia and fibula to the calcaneus on the lateral and medial sides of the joint (hinge joint) |  | Definition 
 
        | where do most of the strongest ankle ligaments attach? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | posterior tibiofibular ligament |  | Definition 
 
        | ligament that helps prevent the tibia and fibula from sliding forward on the talus during toe-off |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | is the articular surface of the talus wider anteriorly or posteriorly? |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | when a fibular fracture is at or above the level of the syndesmosis(of posterior tibiofibular joint), what can also be torn? |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | forced inversion causes what to break? |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | if your distal fibula fractures, where would you want it to fracture in relation to the posterior tibiofibular syndesmosis? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | a widened space between the lateral malleolus and the talus |  | Definition 
 
        | what is seen in the x-ray with a fracture above or through the posterior tibiofibular ligament? |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | most important ligaments of the ankle joint |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | 1)anterior talofibular 2)posterior talofibular
 3)calcaneofibular
 |  | Definition 
 
        | what 3 ligaments make up the lateral collateral ligament of the ankle? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | what is the medial collateral ligament? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | anterior talofibular ligament |  | Definition 
 
        | what ligament is commonly involved in sprain injuries caused by forced inversion? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | subtalar & talocalcaneonavilcular joint |  | Definition 
 
        | What joints to eversion and inversion of the foot occur at? |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | what two bones is the subtalar joint between? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | head of talus = ball navicular + calcaneus = socket
 spring ligament
 |  | Definition 
 
        | what 3 bones(+ ligament) make up the talocalcaneonavicular joint? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | plantar calcaneonavicular ligament |  | Definition 
 
        | what is the other name of the spring ligament? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | between the sustentaculum tali and tuberosity of the navicular bone (supports head of talus) |  | Definition 
 
        | where is the spring ligament? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Spring ligament/ plantar calcaneonavicular |  | Definition 
 
        | what ligament does the talus rest on? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | talocalcaneonavicular + calcaneocuboid joints 
 = Chopart's joint
 |  | Definition 
 
        | what is the transverse tarsal joint? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | How many synovial cavities are in Chopart's joint? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | what is the site of an obsolete surgical amputation of the foot? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | lose Eversion and Inversion (this joint is the major place that occurs) = serious handicap |  | Definition 
 
        | Why is Chopart's joint no longer used as an amputation site? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | anterior, lateral, posterior |  | Definition 
 
        | What are the 3 fascial compartments of the leg? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | transverse intermuscular septum divides deep and superficial posterior compartment |  | Definition 
 
        | What divides the posterior compartment of the leg? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | because fascia and intermuscular septum are especially strong in the leg 
 -cause by swelling in a "compartment" of the leg -> restricted blood supply (& nerve = pain)-> surgical emergency fasciotomy
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Why is the leg particularly suceptible to compartment syndrome? (what causes this?) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | 1)tibialis anterior 2)extensor hallucis longus 3)extensor digitorum longus 4)peronius tertius |  | Definition 
 
        | list the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | what nerve innervates the anterior compartment? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | 1)Peroneus longus 2)Peroneus brevis
 |  | Definition 
 
        | List the muscles of the lateral compartment of the leg |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Superficial Peroneal Nerve |  | Definition 
 
        | what nerve innervates the lateral compartment of the leg? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | 1)Gastrocnemius 2)plantaris
 3)soleus
 4) Popliteus
 5)Flexor digitorum longus
 6) flexor hallucis longus
 7) tibialis posterior
 |  | Definition 
 
        | List the muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | What nerve innervates the posterior compartment of the leg? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | in humans it migrated to the instep allowing for a human gait (monkeys walk on the outside of their feet and supinate) |  | Definition 
 
        | what is special about peroneus longus compared to primates? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | extensor digitorum brevis |  | Definition 
 
        | what muscle does not usually have a counterpart in the hand? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | what is the most superficial muscle in the posterior leg? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | the superficial muscles of the posterior leg are also known as ______ due to their same function |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | 93% of plantar flexion is due to which muscles? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | tibialis's invert, peroneals evert |  | Definition 
 
        | tibialis muscles ____ opposing peroneal muscles that _______ |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | posterior side, tibial malleolus to calcaneus |  | Definition 
 
        | where is the flexor retinaculum on the foot? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | above the "ankle" malleolus, anterior side from fibula to tibia |  | Definition 
 
        | where is the superior extensor retinaculum(aka transverse crural ligament)? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | tendons of Extensor digitorum longus, Extensor hallucis longus, Peronæus tertius, and Tibialis anterior |  | Definition 
 
        | what is held down by the superior extensor retinaculum ? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Y shaped ligament on anterior side (dorsum of foot) 
 runs from the medial malleolus (and plantar aponeruorsis) to the calcaneus
 |  | Definition 
 
        | where is the inferior extensor retinaculum (cruciate crural ligament)? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | (runs from lateral malleolus to lateral calcaneus?) on the lateral side of the foot 
 binds peroneal longus and brevis tendons
 |  | Definition 
 
        | where is the inferior peroneal retinaculum? what does it bind down? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | excessive fricton from long distance running, basketball, or tennis (jumping) anything that uses the calcaneal tendon actively |  | Definition 
 
        | what causes the deep calcaneal bursa to become irritated? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | friction between shoes and the calcaneal tuberosity |  | Definition 
 
        | what causes the superficial calcaneal bursa to become irritated? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallicus longus, tibialis posterior (also posterior tibal artery and vein + tibial nerve) |  | Definition 
 
        | what tendons lie in the Tarsal Tunnel? what else is in the tunnel? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | superiolateral: biceps femoris superiomedial: semimembranous
 inferolateral: lateral head of gastrocnemius
 inferomedial: medial head of gastrocnemius
 floor: popliteus and femur
 roof: deep fascia
 |  | Definition 
 
        | what are the borders of the popliteal fossa? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | 1)small saphenous vein 2)popliteal A&V + lymph nodes
 3)genicular A&V
 4)tibial N, common peroneal N, sural N
 |  | Definition 
 
        | what are the contents of the popliteal fossa? |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | What nerve is used for nerve grafts because it is long and has unimportant, small sensory function (no motor)? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | 1)Popliteal Artery (geniculars come off this) 2)Popliteal vein (geniculars off this)
 3)Tibial Nerve
 4)common peroneal Nerve
 5) roof has small sapnenous + sural N.
 
 Lymph nodes are buried in the fat apparently
 |  | Definition 
 
        | deepest structure of the popliteal fossa? Next deepest? Next? go through all of them |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | nerve that runs laterally in the popliteal fossa then around the neck of the fibula |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | what nerve runs alongside the small saphenous vein fromthe calf downward? |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | what structures come off of the popliteal artery in the cubital fossa? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | anterior and posterior tibial artery at inf border of popliteus |  | Definition 
 
        | what does the popliteal artery split into (major splits)? where? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | medial and lateral plantar arteries distal to the flexor retinaculum 
 also makes a branch: peroneal(fibular) artery right below the knee
 |  | Definition 
 
        | what does the posterior tibial artery become? where? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | doesn't split, becomes the dorsalis pedis distal to extensor retinaculum |  | Definition 
 
        | what does the anterior tibial artery split into? where? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | what vessel supplies the anterior compartment of the leg? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | posterior tibial does both 
 peroneal(a branch of post tibial) does just lateral
 |  | Definition 
 
        | what vessel supplies the posterior and lateral compartments of the leg? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | where do the peroneal and tibial components of the sciatic nerve separate? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | what compartment is supplied by the superficial peroneal nerve? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | what nerve is vulnerable to injury due to its superficial location? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | What nerve supplies the anterior compartment of the leg? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | between heads of gastrocnemius |  | Definition 
 
        | Where does the tibial nerve pass between as it travels from the popliteal fossa to the posterior compartment? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | posterior tibial artery, pass deep to soleus (on the other side of the transverse intermuscular septum) |  | Definition 
 
        | What does the tibial nerve travel with in the posterior compartment? What muscle is it deep to? |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | medial and lateral plantar nerves -posteriorinferior to the medial malleolus
 |  | Definition 
 
        | What does the tibial nerve branch into? where? |  | 
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