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Ankle Anatomy

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  1. Anatomy: Images
    1. Leg
      1. AnkleAnatomyMuscleAP.gif
      2. AnkleAnatomyMusclePosterior.gif
    2. Ankle
      1. AnkleLateralAnatomy.gif
      2. AnkleAnatomyLigaments.jpg
      3. AnkleAnatomyFlexion.jpg
      4. AnkleAnatomyFunctionFlexionAndExtension.jpg
      5. AnkleAnatomyTalarJoint.jpg
      6. AnkleAnatomySubtalarFunction.jpg
  2. Talus
    1. Anatomy
      1. Broader in front (anterior)
    2. Function
      1. Maximal stability with ankle dorsiflexed (Neutral)
      2. Unstable in plantar flexion (e.g. High heel shoes)
        1. Risk of chronic ankle and calf pain
  3. Medial and lateral malleoli function (with ligaments)
    1. Grasp talus
    2. Prevent medial and lateral displacement
  4. Medial Tendons Mnemonic (Tom, Dick and Harry)
    1. Medial Malleolus (Anterior Bony Landmark)
    2. Tibialis Posterior Tendon (Tom)
    3. Flexor Digitorum Longus Tendon (Dick)
    4. Posterior Tibial Artery
    5. Posterior Tibial Vein
    6. Tibial Nerve
    7. Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon (Harry)
    8. Calcaneus (Posterior Bony Landmark)

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