The document discusses the examination of the foot and ankle. It provides an overview of the complex structure of the foot and ankle, which contains 28 bones and 55 articulations. The foot and ankle serve to convert rotational movements during weight bearing activities into other movements. Anatomically, the foot is subdivided into the rearfoot, midfoot, and forefoot. The ankle joint is a hinge joint formed by the articulation of the dome of the talus in the ankle mortise.