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This paper provides an introduction to the biomechanics of the ankle, introducing the bony anatomy involved in motion of the foot and ankle. The foot and ankle is made up of the twentysix individual bones of the foot, together with the longbones of the lower limb to form a total of thirtythree joints. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 2. Pdf this paper provides an introduction to the biomechanics of the ankle. Introduction to biomechanics tu delft opencourseware. Clinical anatomy and biomechanics of the ankle in dance. Osteochondral talar lesions and ankle biomechanics zengerink, m. Finally, a fundamental understanding of biomechanics is necessary to understand. At one time or another, we are all touched by orthopaedic tissue. Soutaslittle is a professor of theoretical mechanics and director of both the biomechanics evaluation laboratory and biodynamics. Foot and ankle motions and biomechanics part 1 education for health and fitness professionals duration. The image part with relationship id rid2 was not found in the file. Although frequently referred to as the ankle joint, there are a number of articulations which facilitate motion of the foot.
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