Abstract
The ankle is a complex joint composed of a network of osseous and soft tissue structures that provide an inherent balance between structure and function, allowing transmission of forces through the ankle during weight-bearing activities. Each component works together biomechanically playing a critical role in the gait cycle. Therefore a thorough understanding of ankle anatomy and biomechanics, as well as an appreciation of the differences in these related to gender, is important when evaluating and treating athletic injuries involving the ankle joint. This chapter will review the ankle bony, soft tissue, and neurovascular anatomy; the biomechanics underlying the gait cycle; and gender-related differences within the ankle joint.
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