WEEK 3 Surface Anatomy & Movement of the Foot and Ankle

Patella

your kneecap

Patellar Tendon

the tendon underneath the patella, above the tibia

Meniscus

on the left and right sides of the patellar tendon, hollow cavity area

medial collateral ligament (MCL)

on the medial side of the patellar tendon, past the meniscus

lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

on the lateral side of the patellar tendon, past the meniscus

tibial tuberosity

distal to the patellar tendon, large bony bump

head of the fibula

start on the lateral side of the leg, move up until you reach a bony protrusion

medial condyle

where the medial ends of the femur and tibia meet

lateral condyle

where the lateral ends of the femur and tibia meet

tibial shaft

front part of the shin, bone exposed

anterior compartment muscles of the leg

dorsalflex, on the lateral side of the body (muscle group)

posterior compartment muscles of the leg

the very back side of the calf (muscle group)

lateral compartment muscles of the leg

plantarflex on the lateral side (muscle group)

medial compartment muscles of the leg

dorsalflex, medial side of the leg (muscle group)

medial malleolus

on the inside of the foot, bony bump on ankle

lateral malleolus

on the outside of the foot, bony bump on ankle

calcaneal tuberosity

where the Achilles tendon reaches the heel

tarsal tunnel

the space between the medial malleolus and heel

dorsalis pedis artery

on the 2nd metatarsal superior, feel pulse

navicular bone

highest point on the arch of your foot, bony bump

cuboid bone

down from the lateral malleolus bone, bony surface

5th metatarsal tuberosity

move forward from the cuboid bone until you feel a bony bump

ankle Plantarflexion

ankle dorsiflexion

foot supination

foot pronation

toe flexion

toe extension

toe abduction

toe adduction