Massage Therapy Journal Spring 2024

38 • Massage Therapy Journal

AMTA Continuing Education

Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Ligaments Anterior tibiofibular ligament (anterior ligament of the head of the fibula) Posterior tibiofibular ligament (posterior ligament of the head of the fibula)

Location

Function

Connects the anterior aspect of the head of the fibula to the anterior tubercle of the tibia Connects the posterior aspect of the head of the fibula to the posterior tubercle of the tibia A fibrous sheet that spans the space between the tibia and fibula along their shafts Connects the distal tibia to the ante rior aspect of the distal fibula Connects the posterior aspect of the distal tibia to the posterior aspect of the distal fibula Connects the anterior and poste rior aspects of the distal tibia and the fibula, within the groove on the distal tibia Location

Stabilizes the proximal tibiofibular joint and resists anterior movement of the fibula Stabilizes the proximal tibiofibular joint and resists posterior move ment of the fibula

Interosseous membrane

The interosseous membrane pro vides stability to the tibia and fibula

Distal Tibiofibular Joint Ligaments Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament

Function

Stabilizes the distal tibiofibular joint and resists separation of the tibia and fibula Stabilizes the distal tibiofibular joint and resists separation of the tibia and fibula Stabilizes the tibia and fibula to gether and maintains stability at the distal tibiofibular joint

Posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament

Transverse ligament (interosseous ligament)

Subtalar Joint: Anatomy Review The subtalar joint , also known as the talocalcaneal joint, is a synovial gliding joint located in the foot between the talus bone and the calcaneus bone. This joint allows for inversion and eversion movements of the foot.

The subtalar joint plays a pivotal role in adapting the foot to uneven surfaces and providing stability during various activities. These movements allow the foot to adjust its position and maintain contact with the ground. 4 Note the subtalar ligament locations and functions and range of motion in the chart. Binds the talus and calcaneus bones together, providing stability to the subtalar joint Stabilizes the talonavicular joint and indirectly contributes to the overall stability of the subtalar joint Supports the head of the talus, maintaining the arch of the foot and providing stability to the subtalar joint Supports the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot and contributes to the overall stability of the subtalar joint Function

Subtalar Ligaments

Location

Interosseous talocalcaneal ligament

Deep within the subtalar joint, between the talus and calcaneus Connects the dorsal surface of the talus to the navicular bone From the anterior aspect of the calcaneus to the navicular bone From the calcaneus along the plantar surface of the foot, attaching to the cuboid and lateral metatarsals Part of the lateral ligament structures of the ankle, also contributes to the subtalar joint’s stability

Dorsal talonavicular ligament

Plantar calcaneonavicular (spring) ligament

Long plantar ligament

Calcaneofibular ligament

Resists excessive inversion of the subtalar joint

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