The ankle joint

The ankle joint (also known as the talocrural articulation), is a hinge-type synovial joint formed by a malleolar mortise (tibia and fibula) that articulates with pulley-shaped trochlea (talus) located at the distal ends of the tibia and fibula, superior to the talus.

Movements.

The ankle joint allows the following movements:

  • Dorsiflexion.
  • Plantarflexion.
  • Abduction.
  • Adduction
  • Inversion.
  • Eversion.
Articular surfaces.

This joint is formed by multiple articular surfaces provided by the tibia and fibula, superiorly, and the talus, inferiorly:

  • The talus forms the

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