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ANKLE JOINT Flashcards

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Ligaments (ankle joint)

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MEDIAL or DELTOID LIGAMENT
Tibionavicular
Tibiocalcaneal
Anterior tibiotalar
Posterior tibiotalar

LATERAL LIGAMENT
Anterior talofibular ligament
Calcaneofibular ligament
Posterior talofibular ligament

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Nerve supply of ankle joint

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Deep peroneal nerve

Tibial nerve

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Movement of ankle joint

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EXTENSION
Tibialis anterior 
Extensor hallucis longus
Extensor digitorum longus
Peroneus tertius

FLEXION
Gastrocnemius 
Soleus
Plantaris
Peroneus longus and brevis
Tibialis posterior
Flexor digitorum longus
Flexor hallucis longus
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Superficial lymph vessels ascend with superficial veins

Deep lymph vessels follow deep arteries and veins

All ultimately drain into deep inguinal group of nodes situated in the groin

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Lymphatic drainage of lower limb

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Bones of the ankle

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Tibia

Fibula

Talus

Diarthrodial synovial hinge joint

With capsule and synovial membrane

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