Ankle joint

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What type of joint is the talocrural joint?

Synovial hinge

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How many degrees of freedom does the talocrural joint have?

1

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What movements can occur at the ankle joint?

Plantarflexion, Dorsiflexion, inversion, eversion

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What muscles are responsible for plantarflexion?

Gastrocnemius, soleus

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Which muscles are responsible for dorsiflexion?

Tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus, fibularis tertius

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Which muscles are responsible for ankle inversion?

Tibialis anterior, tibialis posterior

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Which muscles are responsible for ankle eversion?

Peroneus brevis, peroneus longus, peroneus tertius