The ankle joint is a hinge-type synovial joint that connects the bones of the lower leg (tibia and fibula) with the talus of the foot.💡 Some of the movements that occur at the ankle joint are plantarflexion and dorsiflexion. The primary distinction between these two movements is the direction in which the flexion happens. 😎 🔸Dorsiflexion - upward flexion of the foot; it can be described as the movement in which the toes are brought closer to the lower leg bones and the foot flexes towards the

🦵 The Knee Joint: A Complex Structure of Bones and Cartilage The knee is a hinge joint where bones like the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone), and patella (kneecap) come together, supported by cartilage that cushions and protects them during movement. The cartilage, including the menisci, acts as a shock absorber, helping to reduce friction between bones as you bend, flex, and straighten your knee. #anatomy #physiotherapy | PhysioFixers

TYPES OF SYNOVIAL JOINTS: THE HINGE 🚪 Yesterday, we posted our 1st post about a synovial joint (scroll down if you haven't seen it!). Here's the 2nd post in the series. The hinge (ginglymus or ginglymoid) is a joint in which the articular surfaces are molded to each other in a manner that permits motion only in one plane. Strong collateral ligaments usually connect the articular surfaces of these joint bones. Examples of hinge joints: 👌🏻Elbow joints 👌🏻Knee joints 👌🏻Ankle joints 👌🏻Interp