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Bones , ligaments , muscles , tendons

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and cartilage all work together to make

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the ankle function properly . Dr . can

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you tell us about the anatomy of the

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ankle ? I sure can Dr . each one of

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your feet contains 26 bones . The ankle

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bones known as the tallis and the ends

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of the two lower leg bones called the

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tibia and fibula Formed the ankle joint .

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This joint is supported and stabilized

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by three groups of ligaments . The job

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of the ligaments is to hold the bones

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and joints in place . They protect the

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ankle joint from abnormal movements

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such as extreme twisting , turning and

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rolling of the foot . Ligaments are

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elastic so they usually stretch within

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their limits and then go back to their

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normal positions . However , when a

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ligament is forced to stretch beyond

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its normal range , a sprain occurs . A

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severe sprain can actually cause

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tearing of the elastic fibers . Muscles ,

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tendons and cartilage are other

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important components of your ankle .

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The job of the muscles and tendons is

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to move your foot and ankle . The

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tendons attach the muscle to bone and

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the cartilage cushions your joints .

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Yeah