The ankle andfootare complex structures, with a variety of connecting bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.
The ligaments, tendons, and muscles provide stability and balance.
Injuries or weakness of your ankle will affect your gait and your ability to walk smoothly and pain-free.
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This joint is a synovial hinge joint.
There are also other bones and joints that help stabilize and support the ankle joint.
This joint allows you to stabilize the foot on uneven ground and stabilizes the ankle.
Thetarsal bonesconnect to the 5 long bones of the midfootthe metatarsals.
Atearorruptureto theAchillestakes a long time to heal.There are another 9 tendons that cross the ankle.
The calcaneofibular ligament can also be injured in an ankle sprain.
Muscles of the Ankle
The muscles of the foot are classified as intrinsic and extrinsic.
Several intrinsic muscles also help support the arches of the foot.
The extrinsic muscles are located outside the foot, in the lower leg.
Thegastrocnemius muscle(calf) is the largest.
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