Anatomy of the ankle and foot

Phys Ther. 1988 Dec;68(12):1802-14. doi: 10.1093/ptj/68.12.1802.

Abstract

The ankle and foot complex at times must be mobile and at other times must be quite stable. The bony, ligamentous, and muscular structures of the ankle and foot are presented with respect to their mobility and stability functions. Innervation and vascular supply are discussed. Normal anatomy provides a basis and a reference point for discussion of dysfunction of the ankle and foot.

MeSH terms

  • Ankle / anatomy & histology*
  • Ankle / blood supply
  • Ankle / innervation
  • Ankle Joint / anatomy & histology
  • Foot / anatomy & histology*
  • Foot / blood supply
  • Foot / innervation
  • Humans
  • Metatarsophalangeal Joint / anatomy & histology
  • Toe Joint / anatomy & histology