Another important part of foot and ankle anatomy are the tendons. Tendons are the thick cord-like structures that attach muscles to bone. They transmit the force from the muscle to the bone causing the joint to move. So as the muscle contracts, it pulls on the tendon, which in turn pulls...
The human foot is a part of the human body where mechanical complexity and structural strength both play vital roles. The ankle serves to provide a foundation, shock absorption and propulsion for movement, while the foot assists in sustaining significant pressures and loads, along with providing ...
Tibialis posterior has a vital role during gait as the primary dynamic stabiliser of the medial longitudinal arch; however, the muscle and tendon are prone to dysfunction with several conditions. We present an overview of tibialis posterior muscle and tendon anatomy with images from cadaveric work o...
Located inferior to the knee are a number of muscles that move the ankle, foot, and toes. The calf muscles, including the gastrocnemius and soleus, join to form the strong calcaneal (Achilles) tendon of the heel and attach to the calcaneus bone in the heel. These muscles contract to plant...
This complex anatomy of the foot and ankle together with the remainder of the lower limb functions to efficiently support the body weight and provide for locomotion. The foot specifically acts as a platform for stance, a shock absorber for impact during gait, and a lever to propel the body ...
What are the overall common foot/ankle motions? Plantar/dorsiflexion, pronation/supination What are the overall common foot/ankle muscle actions? Plantar/dorsiflexion, inversion/eversion Name the 7 tarsal bones Calcaneus, talus, cuboid, navicular, medial cuneiform, intermediate cuneiform, and lateral cun...
Tibialis anterior:The muscle that allows the foot to move up Peroneus longus and brevis:The muscles that move the outside of the ankle Extensors:The muscles that raise the toes when stepping Flexors:The muscles that stabilize the toes and curl them under ...
The mechanisms of acute inflammation leading to tendon degeneration are not well understood, but recurrent episodes of peritendinitis appear to lead to weakening of the tendon, eventually causing rupture. ACHILLES TENDON INJURIES Anatomy The gastrocnemius muscle originate...
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Foot and Ankle Abstract The foot and ankle function together in an extremely complex network of structures, each of which can be affected by injury. Multiplanar movement is achieved by interactions between the ankle, hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot. Stability is provided primarily by the medial...