Ankle - general

-forms the kinetic link between the leg and the ground
-vital for mobilising and translation of force during gait and other ADL's

less

-tibia
-fibula
-tarsals: talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, cuneiforms (x3)
-metatarsals
-phalanges: proximal, intermediate and distal

-talocrural joint
-subtalar joint
-transverse tarsal joint
-distal tibiofibular syndesmosis

synovial

"mortise shaped" hinge

distal ends of the tibia and fibula, superior aspect of talus

dorsiflexion and plantarflexion

-fibrous joint where the distal tibia and fibula meet
-very little movement
-provides strength and stabilty to the leg and ankle

synovial

plane

inferior aspect of talus, superior aspect of calcaneus

oblique angle means it contributes to inversion and eversion of the foot

compound joint (made up of two synovial joints)

saddle

talonavicular- head of the talus and posterior surface of navicular
calcaneocuboid- anterior surface of calcaneus, posterior surface of cuboid