Definition The Achilles heel (Tuber calcanei) forms the rear part of the heel bone (Calcaneus). The name Achilles heel originates from Greek mythology. The heel bone is the largest tarsal bone and together with the talus forms the rear foot. The Achilles heel serves as a bony protrusion, the base of the Achilles tendon. Anatomy … Achilles’ heel
Diseases: Inflammation of the Achilles heel Inflammations in the area of the Achilles heel can have different origins. A distinction is made between inflammation of the Achilles tendon (tendinitis) and inflammation of the Achilles tendon sheath (tendovaginitis). Inflammations of the tendon often develop at the bottom of an (age-related) degeneration. The typical signs are pressure … Diseases: Inflammation of the Achilles heel | Achilles’ heel
How can you tap the Achilles’ heel? Taping the Achilles’ heel can provide effective relief in the context of certain sports or complaints. There are two ways to tap the Achilles heel. The first is mainly used to stabilize the ankle. For this you need two tapes. The first strip is fixed from the middle … How can you tap the Achilles’ heel? | Achilles’ heel
Definition Anatomically, the hindfoot corresponds to a part of the tarsal. The term “hindfoot” comes more from clinical everyday life. Here, the term is used to describe two of the tarsal bones, namely the Talus (talus bone) and the Calcaneus (heel bone) Anatomy The hindfoot consists of talus and calcaneus. The calcaneus lies on the … Backfoot
The ankle joint impresses with its high mobility combined with immense stability and resilience. This only works because of the complex ligamentous apparatus, which supports the bony and muscle-tendon apparatus of the ankle joint with numerous ligaments. These ligaments are necessary because of the enormous pressure exerted on the ankle joint by body weight. They … Ligaments of the ankle joint
The Delta Band The deltoid ligament (“Ligamentum deltoideum” or also Ligamentum collaterale mediale) is, as the name suggests, a triangular band which is located on the inside of the ankle joint. It consists of four parts: Pars tibiotalaris anterior, pars tibiotalaris posterior, pars tibionavicularis, pars tibiocalcanea. All four parts of the ligament originate together from … The Delta Band | Ligaments of the ankle joint
The toes (lat. : digitus pedis) are the terminal limbs of the human foot. Normally a human being has five toes on each foot, which are systematically numbered from the inside out in the anatomy with Roman numbers from one to five. The big toe is therefore called digitus pedis I or also called hallux, … Anatomy of the toe
Innervation In order for these muscle groups to tense up and move their toes, they require electrical signals (commands) from nerves in the spinal cord. Two nerves, the tibial nerve and the fibular nerve, are particularly important in this respect. The toe flexor muscles, the muscles responsible for spreading the toes and the muscle groups … Innervation | Anatomy of the toe
Synonym Antetarsus Definition The forefoot is the foremost part of the foot, it connects to the metatarsus and is formed by the five phalanges. Anatomy The forefoot is formed by: The joints between the toe joints are called interphalangeal joints. A distinction is made: The phalanges become shorter and more delicate from proximal (near the … Forefoot
Structure The metatarsophalangeal joints (Articulationes metatarsophalangeales) are the joints located between the heads of the metatarsals and the corresponding base of the first limb of the toe (proximal phalanx, metatarsophalangeal phalanx). Since we have five toes on each foot, there are also five metatarsophalangeal joints on each foot, which are numbered from I to V … Metatarsophalangeal joint
Synonym USG, Articulatio talotarsalis Definition The lower ankle joint in combination with the upper ankle joint is the articulated connection between the two, allowing for optimal stability and great mobility. In contrast to the upper ankle joint, it has no direct contact to one of the lower leg bones, the joint surfaces are formed by … The lower ankle joint
Introduction The nails (Ungues) at fingers and toes are mechanical protection devices and fulfill important tasks of the tactile function by forming an abutment to the finger and/or toe ball. A single nail consists of nail plate, nail wall and nail bed. The nail plate is a horny plate with a thickness of approximately 0.5 … Toenails
