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Joints of the foot
Midtarsal joint
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many joints make up the mid-tarsal joint | Two |
| What are the 2 joints in the MTJ | Talonavicular and Calcaneocuboid |
| What are the joint movement axes | Longitudinal and oblique |
| What movement takes place on the longitudinal axis | Inversion/eversion |
| What movement takes place on the oblique axis | Abduction/adduction and Plantarflexion/dorsiflexion |
| What affect does the STJ pronation/supination have on the MTJ | It influences the ROM |
| When the STJ is pronated how does this affect the MTJ | The MTJ can do big movements ie unlocked |
| What is the nerve supply to the MTJ | Superficial peroneal (L4 5 S1) and Deep peroneal (L5 S1 2) |
| What is the First Ray | The joint between 1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform |
| What is the Fifth Ray | The joint between the 5th metatarsal and the cuboid |