During assessment of the ankle joint, the nurse asks the patient to flex and extend the articulation of the tibia, fibula, and:

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The ankle or tibiotalar joint is the articulation of the tibia, fibula, and talus.It is a hinge joint, limited to flexion (dorsiflexion) and extension (plantar flexion) in one plane.The other bones listed are foot bones and not part of the ankle joint.

During Assessment of the Ankle Joint, the Nurse Asks the Patient