joints of ankle
joints of ankle
there are number of joints that are present in the ankle. each joint does a different yet vital role in the mobility and stability of the ankle
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inferior tibiofibular joint
Tibiofibular joints are articulations between tibia and fibula. Superior tibiofibular joint is articulation between head of fibula and upper tibia. The bones of the leg, tibia and fibula, are articulated with each other at two places. One of them is the superior and the other is inferior tibiofibular joint. The inferior tibiofibular joint is fibrous joint. It is the only joint in appendicular skeleton which is not synovial. Unlike the superior tibiofibular joint, it does not contain any capsule.
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talocrural joint
The distal joint is formed with the juncture of the medial malleolus and the tibia joining the talus. The lateral joint is formed at the juncture of the lateral malleolus and the fibula with the talus. With 4 ligament supports, the entire joint process in encapsulated within one joint capsule. The ankle joint (or talocrural joint) is a synovial joint located in the lower limb. It is formed by the bones of the leg and the foot – the tibia, fibula and talus. Functionally, it is a hinge type joint, permitting dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the foot.
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subtalar joint (talocalcaneal joint)
it is between the talus and calcaneus. it is a synovial plane joint. it provides inversion and eversion.
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