- Ankle - Wikipedia
In medical terminology, "ankle" (without qualifiers) can refer broadly to the region or specifically to the talocrural joint [1][6] The main bones of the ankle region are the talus (in the foot), the tibia, and fibula (both in the leg)
- Ankle Pain: Causes, Treatments At-Home Remedies - Cleveland Clinic
Ankle pain is a sign of an injury, arthritis or overuse Most ankle pain improves with rest, ice, compression, elevation and pain relievers Most cases of ankle pain are minor, temporary and get better with the RICE method and OTC pain medication
- Ankle Anatomy - eOrthopod. com
Most of the motion of the ankle is caused by the stronger muscles in the lower leg whose tendons pass by the ankle and connect in the foot Contraction of the muscles in the leg is the main way that we move our ankle when we walk, run, and jump
- Ankle Joint - Physiopedia
Anatomy of the Ankle Ligaments: A Pictorial Essay - In this pictorial essay, the ligaments around the ankle are grouped, depending on their anatomic orientation, and each of the ankle ligaments is discussed in detail
- Ankle Bones - Names and Anatomy With Labeled Diagrams
Though often believed to contain just one joint, the ankle is actually formed of two joints – the ankle joint, also known as the tibiotalar or talocrural joint, and the subtalar joint Here are the 4 bones that form the ankle:
- The Ankle Joint - Articulations - Movements - TeachMeAnatomy
The ankle joint (or talocrural joint) is a synovial joint, formed by the bones of the leg and the foot - the tibia, fibula, and talus In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the ankle joint; the articulating surfaces, ligaments, movements, and any clinical correlations
- In brief: How does the ankle work? - InformedHealth. org - NCBI Bookshelf
The ankle is the joint that connects the bones in the lower leg to the foot bones It can be divided into two parts: the upper and lower ankle The upper ankle allows us to move our feet upwards, downwards, and a little to the side
- Ankle Pain Causes and Treatments - Verywell Health
Causes of ankle pain include injury, arthritis, and more Learn more about the causes and how they're diagnosed and treated
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