What type of joint is the ankle?
A Simple Hinge Joint
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Most common ankle injury
Sprained Ankle
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anterior tibiofibular ligament connects to what?
connects the tibia to the fibula
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● The ankle joint permits two movements
Plantar flexion (=flexion), in which the foot is pointed downwards
● Dorsiflexion (=extension), in which the foot is raised
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What is the longest bone in the body
Femur
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The ankle is comprised of 3 bones
Talus, Fibula, Tibia
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Can a stress fracture happen in the ankle True or False
False
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lateral collateral ligaments connects to what?
which attach the fibula to the calcaneus and gives the ankle lateral stability
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Dorsiflexion movements in degrees?
(normal range: 10-30°)
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What is the strongest muscle in your body
The Tongue
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What is the true ankle joint responsible for?
is responsible for bending the foot up and down
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What can cause ankle Fracture?
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
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deltoid ligaments connects to what?
connect the tibia to the talus and calcaneus and provide medial stability
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plantar flexion movement in degrees?
(normal range 20-50°).
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What is the Biggest muscle in the body
Gluteaus Maximus
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What are the two joints in the ankle?
Subtalar
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Can a basketball crossover break your ankles? Yes or no
Yes. If enough wait is applied when the defender is changing direction. He can break his ankles
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● Dorsiflexion is brought about by all muscles whose tendons pass into the foot anterior to the ankle joint. These include: