| Movements
about the joint: |
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 Axis
of these movements passes through tip of lateral maleolus and just below
the tip of the medial malleolus.
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| Plantar flexion: |
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- Gastrocnemius,
- Soleus,
- Flexor digitorum longus
- Flexor hallucis longus,
- Tibialis posterior
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Dorsiflexion: |
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- Tibialis
anterior,
- Extensor hallucis longus
- Extensor digitorum longus
- Peroneus
tertius.
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Note:
- The articular surface of the talus is wider anteriorly.
So during dorsiflexion, the malleoli hold the talus very tightly –
maximum stability.
- In full plantarflexion, the ligaments of the distal
tibiofibular joint are less tout and small amounts of rotation, abduction
and adduction are possible.
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