Anatomy slides

Handling the Ankle

Tibio talus = Talo crural

POK 1 “Guidance for Routine Handling “

• These anatomy slides should help you focus your attention;

• ? Think what structures are you targeting and locating & why

• ? What are the bony landmarks• ? What will you applicators be• ? Where are your contact points• ? What structures might you stabilize/move

Ankle joint

Ankle joint

Ankle joint

Ankle alignment

Ankle movements

Lateral compartment

PL

PB

PT

Anterior compartment

TA

EHLEDL

Anterior compartment

Lateral compartment

Superficial flexors

Deep flexors

What’s the difference between…

• The Talo – crural ?

• The Tibio – talus ?

• The “true” Ankle joint ?

• What is the primary movement at these joints?

answer

• Think about the component parts (bone names)• They are essentially all the same joint.• However…• Generally we talk about the ankle in 2 different

functional parts; 1.Talo-crural ( Tibio –talar, True ankle) Plantar and Dorsi flexion.

• 2. Sub-Talar joint. Inversion/ Eversion• The Sub – talar lies distal and inferior to the talo

– crural/ Tibio- Talar/ true ankle.

Subtalar joint

Subtalar joint

Eversion & Inversion

Forefoot

Subtalar joint

Whole foot

Deep flexors

Superficial flexors

Bones of the foot

Sole/plantar