The talocrural joint is formed between the distal tibia-fibula and the talus, and is commonly known as the ankle joint. ... It is a hinge joint and allows for dorsiflexion and plantarflexion movements in the sagittal plane.

What type of joint is the Talocrural?

The talocrural joint is a synovial hinge joint that connects the distal ends of the tibia and fibula in the lower limb with the proximal end of the talus.

What type of joint is the Tibiotalar?

The tibiotalar joint is a diarthrosis and is covered by a thin capsule attaching superiorly to the tibia, and the malleoli, and inferiorly to the talus. Stability is given to the joint through three groups of ligaments.