Functionally, it is really important when walking as it lifts the foot up to prevent it catching on the ground as the leg swings forwards and controls foot placement once the heel strikes the ground. It also works with other medial ankle tendons to turn the foot inwards into inversion. ...
The "Tom, Dick AN' Harry" mnemonic device can help you remember the order in which tendons and vessels pass by which bony landmark? medial malleolus Which is the origin of the gastrocnemius? condyles of the femur, posterior surfaces Which is the origin of the flexor digitorum longus? middle...
What keeps the extensor tendons from bow-stringing during muscle contractions? Superior extensor retinaculaInferior extensor retinacula The superior extensor retinacula extends between tibia and fibula The superior extensor retinacula extends between the tibia and fibula just superior to the ankle joint. ...
Foot and ankle anatomy consists of 33 bones, 26 joints and over a hundred muscles, ligaments and tendons. This complex network of structures fit and work together to bear weight, allow movement and provide a stable base for us to stand and move on. The foot needs to be strong and ...
Anatomy The distal part of the lower extremity on which a person stands and uses to walk Components Tarsal bones, metatarsal bones, phalanges, muscles, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, soft tissues. See Athlete's foot, Claw foot, Club foot, Diabetic foot, Green foot, Immersion foot, March fo...
Injuries of the extensor tendons in the distal part of the leg and in the ankle Injuries of the extensor tendoms of the foot in the lower part of the leg or at the level of the ankle are comparatively rare. They are often associated wi... PR Lipscomb,PJ Kelly - 《Journal of Bone ...
flatfoot- a foot afflicted with a fallen arch; abnormally flattened and spread out pes planus,splayfoot foot,human foot,pes- the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint; "his bare feet projected from his trousers"; "armored from head to foot" ...
A subluxation is when tendons jump out of their normal position and then move back. A dislocation is when these tendons move out and may have to actually be pushed back into place. A patient may also experience pain, and instability of the ankle. Some people with chronic ankle sprains ...
The foot and ankle: did you know…? The foot and ankle is a strong and complex structure containing 26 bones, 33 joints and more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The foot is subdivided into three sections: Hindfoot - composed of the heel bone (talus) and ankle bone (cal...
FOOT AND ANKLE CONDITIONS The lower legs, feet, and ankles are packed with a complex array of muscles and tendons woven with nerves and blood vessels. The bones and joints provide a supporting infrastructure for the softer tissues. The complicated interplay of multiple body systems in a small ...