talocrural joint
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Medial ligament of talocrural joint — Ligament: Medial ligament of talocrural joint Ligaments of the medial aspect of the foot. Latin ligamentum collaterale mediale articulationis talocruralis, ligamentum deltoideum … Wikipedia
Joint — For other uses, see Joint (disambiguation). Typical Joint A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact.[1] They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally … Wikipedia
Joint manipulation — For extended detail of manipulation of spinal joints, see Spinal manipulation. Joint manipulation is a type of passive movement of a skeletal joint. It is usually aimed at one or more target synovial joints with the aim of achieving a therapeutic … Wikipedia
ligament of talocrural joint lateral — the anterior and posterior talofibular ligaments and the calcaneofibular ligament considered together … Medical dictionary
Joint — A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according… … Medical dictionary
talocrural — Relating to the talus and the bones of the leg; denoting the ankle joint. * * * ta·lo·cru·ral kru̇r əl adj relating to or being the ankle joint <the talocrural articulation> * * * ta·lo·cru·ral (ta″lo krooґrəl) [talus + crural]… … Medical dictionary
Transverse tarsal joint — Line through transverse tarsal joint Latin articulatio tarsi transversa Gray s … Wikipedia
Synovial joint — Typical Joint A Synovial joint, also known as a diarthrosis, is the most common and most movable type of joint in the body of a mammal. As with most other joints, synovial joints achieve movement at the point of contact of the articulating bones … Wikipedia
Ligament — A ligament is a tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures such as two bones. Ligament is a fitting term; it comes from the Latin ligare meaning to bind or tie. * * * 1. A band or sheet of fibrous tissue connecting two or… … Medical dictionary
Ankle — Lateral view of the human ankle Latin articulatio talocruralis Gray s … Wikipedia
