● Plantar flexion (=flexion), in which the foot is pointed downwards
● Dorsiflexion (=extension), in which the foot is raised
The ankle joint permits two movements
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Femur
What is the longest bone in the body
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Talus, Fibula, Tibia
The ankle is comprised of 3 bones
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False
Can a stress fracture happen in the ankle True or False
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which attach the fibula to the calcaneus and gives the ankle lateral stability
lateral collateral ligaments connects to what?
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(normal range: 10-30°)
Dorsiflexion movements in degrees?
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The Tongue
What is the strongest muscle in your body
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is responsible for bending the foot up and down
What is the true ankle joint responsible for?
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• Rolling the ankle in or out
• Twisting the ankle side to side
• Extreme flexing or extending of the joint
• Severe force applied to the joint by coming straight down on it as in jumping from a high level
What can cause ankle Fracture?
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connect the tibia to the talus and calcaneus and provide medial stability
deltoid ligaments connects to what?
300
(normal range 20-50°).
plantar flexion movement in degrees?
300
Gluteaus Maximus
What is the Biggest muscle in the body
400
Subtalar
What are the two joints in the ankle?
400
Yes. If enough wait is applied when the defender is changing direction. He can break his ankles
Can a basketball crossover break your ankles? Yes or no