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Hindfoot

Talus & Calcaneus


Part of the foot that has the first contact with the ground


Influences other parts of the foot

Midfoot

Navicular, Cubioid, & 3 Cuneiforms


Transmits forces from hindfoot to forefoot

Forefoot

Metatarsals & Phalanges


Adapts to level ground

Functions of Foot

Shock absorber as heel strikes ground


Adapts to level of ground (unevenness)


Provides stable base of support to propel body forward

Subtalar Joint

Talocalcaneal Joint


Inferior surface of talus to superior surface of calcaneus


Plane synovial joint


Inversion & Eversion (oblique axis)



Works with transverse tarsal joint to allow foot the ability to adapt to many types of grounds

Transverse Tarsal Joint

Midtarsal Joint


Anterior talus & calcaneus to posterior navicular & cuboid


Links hindfoot & forefoot


Inversion & Eversion (oblique axis)


Works with subtalar joint to allow foot the ability to adapt to many types of grounds

Metatarsophalangeal Joints

MTP


Metatarsal Heads to Proximal Phalanges


Flexion & Extension, Abduction & Adduction, Hyperextension


1st MTP (big toe) = most mobile

Proximal Interphalangeal Joints

PIP


Proximal Phalanges to Middle Phalanges


Flexion & Extension

Distal Interphalangeal Joints

DIP


Middle Phalanges to Distal Phalanges


Flexion & Extension

Interphalangeal Joint

IP


Proximal Phalange of 1st toe to Distal Phalange of 1st toe

Foot Ligaments

Contains joint capsule that is reinforced by collateral ligaments



Deltoid Ligament: Posterior Tibiotalar, Tibionavicular, Anterior Tibiotalar, Tibiocalcaneal



Lateral Ligament: Anterior Talofibular, Posterior Talofibular, Calcaneofibular



Plantar Ligaments: Long Plantar, Short Plantar, Plantar Fascia, Spring

Deltoid Ligament

Medial Malleolus to Talus, Navicular, & Calcaneus


Strengthens medial ankle joint


Helps maintain medial longitudinal arch



Posterior Tibiotalar:


Medial Malleolus to Talus



Tibionavicular & Anterior Tibiotalar:


Medial Malleolus to Navicular



Tibiocalcaneal:


Medial Malleolus to Calcaneus

Lateral Ligament

Lateral Malleolus to Talus & Calcaneus



Anterior & Posterior Talofibular:


Lateral Malleolus to Talus



Calcaneofibular:


Lateral Malleolus to Calcaneus

Long Plantar Ligament

Plantar Ligament


Calcaneus to Cubioid & Base of 3rd, 4th, 5th metatarsals


Supports lateral longitudinal arch

Short Plantar Ligament

Calcaneus to Cubioid

Plantar Fascia

Plantar Ligament


Calcaneus to Proximal Phalanges


Prevents posterior segments (calcaneus & talus) from separating from anterior segments (tarsals & metatarsals)



Increases stability of foot & arches

Spring Ligament

AKA Plantar Calcaneonavicular Ligament


Plantar Ligament


Calcaneus to Navicular


Supports medial side of longitudinal arch

Ankle Motions

Plantarflexion & Dorsiflexion:


Sagittal Plane & Frontal Axis



Innervation & Eversion:


Frontal Plane & Sagittal Axis



Adduction & Abduction:


Transverse Plane & Vertical Axis



Supination: plantarflexion, innversion, & adduction


Pronation: dorsiflexion, eversion, & abduction

Ankle Positions

Valgus: distal segment located away from midline



Varus: distal segment located toward midline

Superior Tibiofibular Joint

Tibiofibular Joint


Head of Fibula to Posterior Lateral aspect of Proximal Tibia

Inferior Tibiofibular Joint

Tibiofibular Joint


Concave Distal Tibia to Convex Distal Fibula


Syndemosis with no joint capsule


Strong ligamentous support for ankle stability

Ankle Joint

AKA Talocrural or Talotibial Joint


Distal Tibia & Fibula to Medial Talus & Lateral Talus



Tenon & Mortise Joint


Uniaxial Hinge Joint


Plantarflexion & Dorsiflexion


Triplanar (oblique axis)

Ankle Motions

Plantarflexion:


foot moves down & slightly in (adduction)


convex talus glides posteriorly on concave tibia


Open-Chain: foot adduction


Closed-Chain: leg laterally rotates on foot



Dorsiflexion:


foot moves up & slightly out (abduction)


convex talus glides anteriorly to concave tibia


Open-Chain: foot abduction


Closed-Chain: leg medially rotates on foot



End Feel= Firm (soft tissue stretch)

Arches

Medial Longitudinal Arch:


Medial border of feet


Talus= keystone (receives weight of body)



Lateral Longitudinal Arch:


Lateral border of feet


Rests on ground during weight bearing activities



Transverse Longitudinal Arch


Runs from side to side


2nd Cuneiform= keystone

Maintenance of Arches

Shapes of bones & their relation to each other



Plantar Ligament & Plantar Fascia



Muscles & Tendons

Weight-Bearing Surfaces

1st Metatarsophalangeal Joint


5th Metatarsophalangeal Joint


Calcaneus

Extrinsic Muscles

Originate on leg



Superficial Posterior Group:


Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Plantaris



Deep Posterior Group:


Tibialis Posterior, Flexor Hallucis Longus, Flexor Digitorum Longus



Anterior Group:


Tibialis Anterior, Extensor Hallucis Longus, Extensor Digitorum Longus



Lateral Group:


Peroneus Longus, Peroneus Brevis, Peroneus Tertius

Intrinsic Muscles

Originate on tarsal bones of foot



Plantar Surface (Bottom of Foot):


Superficial Layer: Flexor Digitorum Brevis, Abductor Hallucis, Abductor Digitorum Minimi



Second Layer: Quadratus Plantae, Lumbricals



Third Layer: Flexor Hallucis Brevis, Adductor Hallucis, Flexor Digitorum Minimi



Deepest Layer: Dorsal & Plantar Interossei



Dorsum of Foot (Top of Foot): Extensor Hallucis Brevis, Extensor Digitorum Brevis

Gastrocnemius

Origin: Medial & Lateral Condyles of Femur



Insertion: Posterior Calcaneus



Action: Knee Flexion & Plantarflexion (ankle)



Innervation: Tibial Nerve (S1, S2)

Soleus

Origin: Posterior Tibia & Fibula



Insertion: Posterior Calcaneus



Action: Plantarflexion (ankle)



Innervation: Tibial Nerve (S1, S2)

Plantaris

Origin: Posterior Lateral Condyle of Femur



Insertion: Posterior Calcaneus



Action: Knee Flexion (weak assist) & Plantarflexion (ankle)



Innervation: Tibial Nerve (L4, L5, S1)

Tibialis Posterior

Origin: Interosseus Membrane, Tibia & Fibula



Insertion: Navicular, most Tarsals, & Metatarsals



Action: Ankle Inversion & Plantarflexion (ankle/assist)



Innervation: Tibial Nerve (L5, S1)

Flexor Hallucis Longus

Origin: Posterior Fibula & Interosseous Membrane



Insertion: Distal Phalanx of Great Toe



Action: Great Toe Flexion, Inversion (assists), plantarflexion (ankle)



Innervation: Tibialis Nerve (L5, S1, S2)

Flexor Digitorum Longus

Origin: Posterior Tibia



Insertion: Distal Phalanx of the four Lesser Toes



Action: Four Lesser Toe Flexion, Inversion (assists), plantarflexion (ankle)



Innervation: Tibial Nerve (L5, S1)

FDL, FHL, Tib. Post.

Flexor Digitorum Longus, Flexor Hallucis Longus, & Tibialis Posterior intertwine to strengthen ankle and foot

Tibialis Anterior

Origin: Lateral Tibia & Interosseous Membrane



Insertion: 1st Cuneiform & 1st Metatarsophalangeal Joint



Action: Inversion (ankle), Dorsifelxion (ankle)



Innervation: Deep Peroneal Nerve (L4, L5, S1)

Extensor Hallucis Longus

Origin: Fibula & Interosseous Membrane



Insertion: Distal Phalanx of Great Toe



Action: Extends Great Toe, Inversion & Dorsiflexion (assist)



Innervation: Deep Peroneal Nerve (L4, L5, S1)

Extensor Digitorum Longus

Origin: Fibula, Interosseous Membrane, & Tibia



Insertion: Distal Phalanx of the four Lesser Toes



Action: Extends four Lesser Toes & Dorsiflexion (assists)



Innervation: Deep Peroneal Nerve (L4, L5, S1)

Peroneus Longus

Origin: Lateral Proximal Fibula & Interosseous Membrane



Insertion: Plantar Surface of 1st Cuneiform & Metatarsal



Action: Eversion (ankle), Plantarflexion (assists)



Innervation: Superficial Peroneal Nerve (L4, L5, S1)

Peroneus Brevis

Origin: Lateral Distal Fibula



Insertion: Base of 5th Metatarsal



Action: Eversion (ankle), Plantarflexion (assists)



Innervation: Superficial Peroneal Nerve (L4, L5, S1)

Peroneus Tertius

Origin: Distal Medial Fibula



Insertion: Base of 5th Metatarsal



Action: Assists in ankle eversion & dorsifelxion



Innervation: Deep Peroneal Nerve (L4, L5, S1)

Prime Movers

Plantar Flexion: Gastrocnemius, Soleus



Dorsiflexion: Tibialis Anterior



Inversion: Peroneus Longus, Peroneus Brevis



Flexion of Toes 2-5: Flexor Digitorum Longus



Extension of Toes 2-5: Extensor Digitorum Longus



Flexion of 1st Toe: Flexor Hallucis Longus



Extension of 1st Toe: Extensor Hallucis Longus



No Prime Mover Action: Plantaris, Peroneus Tertius

Ankle Pathologies

Shin Splints: exercise-induced pain along the medial edge of tibia; inflammation of periosteum



Pes Cavus: abnormally high arch



Pes Planus: flat foot; loss of medial longitudinal arch



Metatarsalgia: pain around metatarsal heads



Ankle Sprains



Ankle Fractures: Bimalleolar Fracture= both lateral and medial malleoli Trimalleolar Fracture= both lateral & medial malleoli and posterior lip of tibia



Plantar Fasciitis: overuse injury resulting in heel pain