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 Talocalcaneal joint also known as?

• Subtalar joint

• Tarsal joint

• Metatarsal joint

• Interphalangeal joint

How many ligaments are associated with the Talocalcaneal joint?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Describe the location and function of the interosseous talocalcaneal ligament.

What is the primary function of the plantar calcaneonavicular ligament?

• Connects bones

• Supports the arch

• Stabilizes the ankle

• Facilitates movement

What are the three ligaments associated with the Calcaneocuboid joint?

List the types of ligaments associated with the metatarsophalangeal joints.

What is the role of the deep transverse metatarsal ligaments?

How many interphalangeal joints are there in the foot?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

What is turf toe and what causes it?

What are the symptoms of turf toe?