Ligaments of the foot

This tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of the ligaments in the foot, categorized by the joints they are associated with. It covers the Talocalcaneal, Taylor Calcaneonavicular, Calcaneocuboid, Cuboid and Navicular, Cuneiform, Tarsometatarsal, Intermetatarsal, Metatarsophalangeal, and Interphalangeal joints. The tutorial also includes clinical notes on turf toe, a common foot injury. The content is designed to make learning about foot ligaments systematic and manageable.

What is the primary focus of the tutorial on foot ligaments?

• To memorize all ligaments by heart

• To categorize ligaments into subgroups

• To focus only on the most important ligaments

• To learn about foot bones

Which joint is associated with the lateral, medial, posterior, and interosseous talocalcaneal ligaments?

• Calcaneocuboid joint

• Talonavicular joint

• Talocalcaneal joint

• Cuboid-Navicular joint

What is another name for the Talocalcaneal joint?

• Subtalar joint

• Ankle joint

• Metatarsal joint

• Navicular joint

Which ligament is known for its fork-like appearance and is also called Chopart's ligament?

• Plantar calcaneonavicular ligament

• Dorsal calcaneocuboid ligament

• Interosseous talocalcaneal ligament

• Bifurcate ligament

What is the primary function of the plantar calcaneonavicular ligament?

• To reinforce the joint capsule

• To connect the talus and navicular bones

• To support the head of the talus and stabilize the foot arch

• To connect the calcaneus and cuboid bones

Which joint is commonly referred to as Lisfranc's joint?

• Cuboid-Navicular joint

• Tarsometatarsal joint

• Talocalcaneal joint

• Calcaneocuboid joint

What is the main anchoring ligament for the Tarsometatarsal joint?

• Lisfranc's ligament

• Plantar calcaneocuboid ligament

• Dorsal metatarsal ligament

• Interosseous talocalcaneal ligament

Which ligaments form thickened plates on the plantar surface of the metatarsophalangeal joints?

• Interosseous ligaments

• Dorsal ligaments

• Plantar ligaments

• Collateral ligaments

What is turf toe?

• A dislocation of the ankle joint

• A tear in the plantar fascia

• A sprain of the ligaments in the first metatarsophalangeal joint

• A fracture of the big toe

Which grade of turf toe involves a complete tear of the plantar ligament complex?

• Grade 1

• Grade 2

• Grade 3

• Grade 4