Heel bone

Anatomy The heel bone (lat. Calcaneus) is the largest and dominant foot bone and has a slightly cuboid shape. As part of the rear foot, a part of the heel bone stands directly on the ground and serves for stability. The heel bone is divided into different parts which fulfill different functions and tasks. More … Heel bone

Achilles tendon

Definition Synonyms: Tendo calcaneus (lat.) The structure known as the Achilles tendon is the attachment tendon of the three-headed muscle (Musculus triceps surae) of the lower leg. It is the thickest and strongest tendon in the human body. Anatomy of the Achilles tendon The Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the human … Achilles tendon

Summary | The tarsal bones

Summary The seven tarsal bones are divided into two rows: Since the tarsal bones have to carry the entire body weight with every step, they are very stable and are strongly fixed to each other by tight ligaments.In order to be able to remember the individual tarsal bones better, the following rule of thumb applies … Summary | The tarsal bones

The tarsal bones

General information At the foot seven tarsal bones are distinguished. These are divided into a row close to the body (proximal) and a row far from the body (distal). The bones near the ankle (proximal) are tarsal bones: In the direction of the toes are the five bones farthest from the body (distal): The tarsal … The tarsal bones

Ankle

Introduction/General The ankle joint is composed of various partial joints. The two largest joints are: Together they form a functional unit and are called Articulatio cylindrica. The ankle joint is one of the most stressed joints of the body, since it has to carry the entire body mass with every step. In addition to these, … Ankle

Lower ankle joint | Ankle

Lower ankle joint The lower ankle joint is part of the foot and consists of The boundary of these parts is formed by the ankle-heel bone ligament (Ligamentum talocalcaneum interossea). Both parts each have their own joint cavity, but from a functional point of view the parts cannot be separated. The anterior part of the … Lower ankle joint | Ankle

Injuries of the ankle joint | Ankle

Injuries of the ankle joint The ligament structures of the foot are particularly often affected by injuries. A typical bending of the foot inwards or outwards can cause damage to the capsule ligament apparatus with tearing, stretching or tearing of the affected ligaments. Bony injuries, such as fractures of the outer or inner ankle, are … Injuries of the ankle joint | Ankle

Outer bands at the foot

Definition Synonym: Ligamentum collaterale laterale (there is also a ligament called this at the knee) The upper ankle joint of the foot – like the lower one – is reinforced by the ligamentous apparatus of the outer ligaments. These outer ligaments of the ankle are roughly divided into an inner and an outer ligament apparatus. … Outer bands at the foot