53 Ankle and Foot
STUDY AIMS
At the end of your study, you should be able to:
Understand the structure of the ankle mortise and its supporting ligaments and appreciate its vulnerability to injury
Know the bones of the foot and their organization
Understand the functional importance of the ligaments and fascia of the foot
Describe the arches of the foot
Understand the arrangement of the intrinsic muscles of the foot
Know the descriptive layers of the plantar surface of the foot