# MSK Ultrasound Foot and Ankle BachelorClass

## Metadata
- Content type: Course
- Canonical URL: https://123sonography.com/course/mskfabachelorclass
- Published: August 10, 2020
- Last updated: October 8, 2025
- Category: MSK Ultrasound
- Course Type: Bachelor Class

## Overview
The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Foot & Ankle BachelorClass is an in-depth focused teaching program where you will learn all the necessary basics of musculoskeletal ultrasound of the foot and ankle joint through over 90 short-videos and micro-learning moments to apply this knowledge in your daily practice.

## Media
![msk foot and ankle](https://123sonography.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/screenshot_2024-04-09_at_15.59.06.png)

## Snapshot
- Duration: 12.6 hours
- Total CME credits that can be earned: 11.5
- Chapters: 9
- Lectures: 103
- Quizzes: 8

## Intended Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Physicians
- Physiotherapists
- General practitioners
- Primary Care Physicians
- Medical Students
- Sonographers

## Faculty
- [Marc Schmitz, MSc](/speaker/57) - Trainer; Founder & CEO SonoSkills
- [Robert Wonink](/speaker/131) - Podiatrist & MSK Sonographer
- [Dr. Bella van Dalen](/speaker/132) - Orthopedic Surgeon
- [Dr. Greg Martin](/speaker/134) - Public Health Medicine Specialist

## Learning Objectives
- After completion of the course you will be able to assess the region of the foot and ankle, especially: Normal and abnormal anatomy, How to image, Sonographic appearance of ligaments, tendons and muscles, Torn or otherwise pathologic structures & Signs of edema and inflammation.

## Topics
- Radiology
- Physiotherapy / Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics & Rheumatology
- Primary Care

## Pricing Options
- Supported currencies: AED, CLP, COP, EGP, EUR, INR, MXN, PEN, QAR, USD

### One-Month Access
- Payment type: Monthly subscription
- Price: €127
- Currency: EUR
- Access duration: 1 month
- Add to cart: /add-to-cart/57/140
Take the most flexible route with a monthly subscription.

You get:

- Cancellation possible anytime after 4 months minimum run time
- Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits

### Half-Year Access
- Payment type: One-time payment
- Price: €700
- Currency: EUR
- Access duration: 6 months
- Add to cart: /add-to-cart/57/376
Our shortest option for very fast learners. Ideal for people who have plenty of time to learn.

You get:

- 6 months access to our course
- Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits

### One-Year Access
- Payment type: One-time payment
- Price: €980
- Currency: EUR
- Access duration: 12 months
- Add to cart: /add-to-cart/57/378
Our most recommended access duration to dive deep into the course. Save 30% on the 6-month option.

You get:

- 12 months access to our course
- Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits

### Two-Year Access
- Payment type: One-time payment
- Price: €1680
- Currency: EUR
- Access duration: 24 months
- Add to cart: /add-to-cart/57/380
If you want to take your time learning, this option is perfect for you. Save 40% on the 6-month option.

You get:

- 24 months access to our course
- Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits

## Recommended Blog Posts
- [MSK free lectures on tendon abnormalities](/blog/lecture/msk-free-lectures-tendon-abnormalities) - MSK Ultrasound is the imaging modality of choice for tendon abnormalities and it is easier than you might think.

## CME Information

### Introduction

The goal of this activity is to provide online education for the course MSK Ultrasound Foot and Ankle BachelorClass.

This activity is intended for medical professionals in the fields of radiology, rheumatology, orthopedics, podiatry, sports medicine, physiotherapy, and chiropractic medicine.

### Financial disclosures

Marc Schmitz, MSc does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose; Robert Wonink does not have any relevant financial relationship to disclose; Dr. Greg Martin does not have any relevant financial relationship to disclose; Dr. Bella van Dalen does not have any relevant financial relationship to disclose; Staff at Siyemi Learning and 123 Sonography do not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.; Staff at SonoSkills do not have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

This course is certified for CME, further information on how to claim your CME credits can be found below.

### CME information

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Siyemi Learning and 123 Sonography. Siyemi Learning is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Siyemi Learning designates this enduring material for a maximum of 11.5 *AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™*. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

![](https://legacy.123sonography.com/profiles/sono/modules/custom/sonocertificates/resources/accme.png) ![](https://legacy.123sonography.com/profiles/sono/modules/custom/sonocertificates/resources/siyemi.png)

### How to earn your CME credit

In order to earn credit, you must watch the videos, take the quiz (pass mark 75%), and complete the evaluation on your dashboard. While you can claim CME certificates as you work through each chapter, if you prefer (e.g. if you are only able to use full credits because you are based in Europe) you can claim a single certificate for your total activity in this course. It will be available to download on your dashboard.

Release date: 1 Sep 2020
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2023

Revision date: September 2023
Expiry date: September 2026

## Curriculum

### Free lectures
- Chapter content: 4 lectures and 0 quizzes
- Lecture: [Free lecture 1](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_2349) (Duration: 00:12; Free)
- Lecture: [Free lecture 2](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_2350) (Duration: 00:06; Free)
- Lecture: [Free lecture 3](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_2351) (Duration: 00:03; Free)
- Lecture: [Free lecture 4](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_2352) (Duration: 00:12; Free)

### Introduction to MSK Foot and Ankle
In this chapter, we'll discuss the foundational knowledge necessary to start your ultrasound learning experience. After some general introduction videos, we'll look at how to work with the ultrasound device as well as the sonographic appearance of anatomical structures in the foot and ankle.
- Chapter content: 22 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 2.5
- Lecture: [First Introduction](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1067) (Duration: 00:04)
- Lecture: [Technology you need](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1068) (Duration: 00:06)
- Lecture: [How to apply in Podiatry clinical care](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1069) (Duration: 00:07)
- Lecture: [Advantages and disadvantages](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1070) (Duration: 00:06)
- Lecture: [Diagnostic value](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1071) (Duration: 00:15)
- Lecture: [Clinical case examples](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1072) (Duration: 00:08)
- Lecture: [Handling the transducer](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1073) (Duration: 00:04)
- Lecture: [Operator variables](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1074) (Duration: 00:07)
- Lecture: [System variables](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1075) (Duration: 00:11)
- Lecture: [Transducer variables](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1076) (Duration: 00:08)
- Lecture: [Transducer movement language](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1077) (Duration: 00:07)
- Lecture: [Grey values](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1078) (Duration: 00:02)
- Lecture: [Perpendicular scanning and anisotropy](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1079) (Duration: 00:06)
- Lecture: [Muscles, tendons and tendon tunnels](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1080) (Duration: 00:12)
- Lecture: [Bone, joints, joint capsule and synovium](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1081) (Duration: 00:09)
- Lecture: [Ligament and Fascia](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1082) (Duration: 00:04)
- Lecture: [Skin, Subcutaneous tissue and oedema](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1083) (Duration: 00:06)
- Lecture: [Retinaculum, Syndesmosis and periosteum](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1084) (Duration: 00:06)
- Lecture: [Blood, vessels, nerves and arteries](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1085) (Duration: 00:07)
- Lecture: [Cartilage and osteophytes](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1086) (Duration: 00:05)
- Lecture: [Bursae, fat and cysts](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1087) (Duration: 00:06)
- Lecture: [Glass, hair, wood, sea shells and metal](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1088) (Duration: 00:05)
- CME Quiz: MSK US FAAC - Introduction to MSK (CME: 2.5)

### Anterior Ankle
In this chapter, we'll cover the anterior ankle. We'll first look at the anatomy and normal ultrasound appearance of the structures in the ankle. Finally, we'll have a look at common pathologies seen in this region of the ankle.
- Chapter content: 13 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1
- Lecture: [Chapter Introduction](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1089) (Duration: 00:00)
- Lecture: [Distal tibiotalar joint](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1090) (Duration: 00:04)
- Lecture: [Lateral collateral ligament](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1091) (Duration: 00:01)
- Lecture: [Medial collateral ligament](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1092) (Duration: 00:02)
- Lecture: [The subtalar joint](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1093) (Duration: 00:03)
- Lecture: [Tendons and retinacula](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1094) (Duration: 00:05)
- Lecture: [M. tibialis anterior](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1095) (Duration: 00:08)
- Lecture: [Extensor tendons](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1096) (Duration: 00:07)
- Lecture: [Anterior synovial recess and tibiofibular syndesmosis](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1097) (Duration: 00:04)
- Lecture: [Anterior talofibular ligament, ATFL](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1098) (Duration: 00:03)
- Lecture: [Tibialis anterior](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1099) (Duration: 00:07)
- Lecture: [Anterior ankle impingement](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1100) (Duration: 00:09)
- Lecture: [Anterior ankle impingement demo](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1101) (Duration: 00:04)
- CME Quiz: MSK US FAAC - Anterior Ankle (CME: 1)

### Lateral Ankle
In this chapter, we'll cover the lateral ankle. We'll first look at the anatomy and sono anatomy. Though demonstrations we'll show you the normal ultrasound appearance of the structures in the lateral ankle. Finally, we'll have a look at common pathologies seen in this region of the ankle.
- Chapter content: 10 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1
- Lecture: [M. peroneus longus](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1102) (Duration: 00:02)
- Lecture: [M. peroneus brevis](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1103) (Duration: 00:02)
- Lecture: [Retinaculum peroneum](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1104) (Duration: 00:01)
- Lecture: [Tuberculum peroneum](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1105) (Duration: 00:04)
- Lecture: [Peroneal tendons and retinaculum](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1106) (Duration: 00:08)
- Lecture: [Ligamentum calcaneofibulare](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1107) (Duration: 00:08)
- Lecture: [Peroneals - tenosynovitis - tendinosis - rupture](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1108) (Duration: 00:09)
- Lecture: [Discussion: Peroneal tendon pathology](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1109) (Duration: 00:07)
- Lecture: [Case Discussion: Peroneal tendons](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1110) (Duration: 00:07)
- Lecture: [Peroneals - instability and anterior ankle - impingement](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1111) (Duration: 00:07)
- CME Quiz: MSK US FAAC - Lateral Ankle (CME: 1)

### Medial Ankle
In this chapter, we'll cover the medial ankle. We'll first look at the anatomy and normal ultrasound appearance of the structures in the medial ankle, through theory presentations and live demonstrations. Finally, we'll have a look at common pathologies seen in this region of the ankle.
- Chapter content: 18 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 2
- Lecture: [M. tibialis posterior](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1112) (Duration: 00:04)
- Lecture: [M. flexor hallucis longus](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1113) (Duration: 00:05)
- Lecture: [M. flexor digitorum longus](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1114) (Duration: 00:04)
- Lecture: [M. soleus](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1115) (Duration: 00:01)
- Lecture: [Tibial nerve](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1116) (Duration: 00:08)
- Lecture: [Arteria tibialis posterior and vena comitans](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1117) (Duration: 00:03)
- Lecture: [M. abductor hallucis](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1118) (Duration: 00:03)
- Lecture: [Tibial groove of the tibialis posterior tendon](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1119) (Duration: 00:02)
- Lecture: [M. tibialis posterior](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1120) (Duration: 00:08)
- Lecture: [M. flexor digitorum longus](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1121) (Duration: 00:05)
- Lecture: [M. flexor hallucis longus](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1122) (Duration: 00:10)
- Lecture: [Medioposterior tarsal tunnel overview](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1123) (Duration: 00:11)
- Lecture: [M. soleus](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1124) (Duration: 00:12)
- Lecture: [M. abductor hallucis](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1125) (Duration: 00:09)
- Lecture: [Medial malleolus](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1126) (Duration: 00:12)
- Lecture: [Abnormalities of the tibialis posterior tendon](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1127) (Duration: 00:10)
- Lecture: [Accessory os naviculare / os tibiale externus type 1,2,3](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1128) (Duration: 00:07)
- Lecture: [Discussion: Tibialis tendon pathology](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1129) (Duration: 00:04)
- CME Quiz: MSK US FAAC - Medial Ankle (CME: 2)

### Posterior Ankle
In this chapter, we'll cover the posterior ankle. We'll first look at the anatomy and normal ultrasound appearance of the structures in the posterior ankle. Finally, we'll have a look at common pathologies seen in this region of the ankle.
- Chapter content: 9 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1
- Lecture: [Achilles tendon retrocalcaneal](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1130) (Duration: 00:05)
- Lecture: [Achilles tendon pre-insertional and midportion](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1131) (Duration: 00:03)
- Lecture: [Achilles tendon](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1132) (Duration: 00:09)
- Lecture: [Kager's fat body](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1133) (Duration: 00:09)
- Lecture: [Midportion and preinsertional pathology of the Achilles tendon](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1134) (Duration: 00:10)
- Lecture: [Preinsertional and insertional pathology of the Achilles tendon](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1135) (Duration: 00:11)
- Lecture: [Discussion: Achilles tendon pathology](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1136) (Duration: 00:04)
- Lecture: [Posterior impingement - stenosis of the FHL](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1137) (Duration: 00:05)
- Lecture: [Case Discussion: Hallucis longus](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1138) (Duration: 00:12)
- CME Quiz: MSK US FAAC - Posterior Ankle (CME: 1)

### Dorsal Foot
In this chapter, we'll cover the dorsal foot. We'll have a look at the anatomy and sono anatomy of the dorsal foot. Through live demonstrations, we'll show normal ultrasound findings and scanning techniques. And finally, we'll have a look at common pathologies seen in this region of the foot.
- Chapter content: 9 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1
- Lecture: [Osseous and articular](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1139) (Duration: 00:06)
- Lecture: [Skin, fascia and retinacula](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1140) (Duration: 00:04)
- Lecture: [Extensor tendons](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1141) (Duration: 00:06)
- Lecture: [M. extensor hallucis longus](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1142) (Duration: 00:06)
- Lecture: [M. extensor digitorum longus](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1143) (Duration: 00:06)
- Lecture: [Tarsus](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1144) (Duration: 00:09)
- Lecture: [M. extensor hallucis longus and m. extensor digitorum longus](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1145) (Duration: 00:05)
- Lecture: [Osteoarthritis and synovitis of the dorsal foot](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1146) (Duration: 00:05)
- Lecture: [Case Discussion: Fractures](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1147) (Duration: 00:07)
- CME Quiz: MSK US FAAC - Dorsal Foot (CME: 1)

### Plantar Foot
In this chapter, we'll cover the plantar foot. We'll have a look at the anatomy and sono anatomy of the plantar foot. Through live demonstrations, we'll show normal ultrasound findings and scanning techniques. After having discussed the normal situation, we'll start looking at pathology findings and scanning techniques to uncover abnormalities of the plantar foot.
- Chapter content: 8 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1.5
- Lecture: [Soft tissue plantar foot and fascia plantaris](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1148) (Duration: 00:07)
- Lecture: [Extrinsic muscles and tendons](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1149) (Duration: 00:07)
- Lecture: [Subcalcaneal fat chamber structure](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1150) (Duration: 00:09)
- Lecture: [Fascia plantaris, central and lateral bundle](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1151) (Duration: 00:14)
- Lecture: [Extrinsic tendons of the foot](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1152) (Duration: 00:12)
- Lecture: [Fasciitis plantaris, fascial ruptures, plantar fibromatosis, fat chamber lesion](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1153) (Duration: 00:13)
- Lecture: [Case Discussion: Fibromatosis](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1154) (Duration: 00:06)
- Lecture: [Pathological findings and scanning technique fat chambers](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1155) (Duration: 00:09)
- CME Quiz: MSK US FAAC - Plantar Foot (CME: 1.5)

### Toes Region
In this last chapter, we'll have a look at the toe region. Again, we'll cover the anatomy and sono anatomy, followed by live demonstrations to show normal ultrasound findings and scanning techniques. We'll also have a look at the most commonly seen pathologies in the toe region. Finally, we'll close this e-learning course with some miscellaneous pathologies and ultrasound pitfalls.
- Chapter content: 10 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1.5
- Lecture: [First metatarsophalangeal joint complex and interphalangeal joint](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1156) (Duration: 00:12)
- Lecture: [Lesser toes](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1157) (Duration: 00:08)
- Lecture: [Common plantar digital nerves](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1158) (Duration: 00:11)
- Lecture: [Subcapital structures - cartilage, plate, tendon, sheath, fat chambers](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1159) (Duration: 00:16)
- Lecture: [Second and third webspace plantar common digital nerve - Morton neuroma](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1160) (Duration: 00:08)
- Lecture: [Discussion: Morton's Neuroma](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1161) (Duration: 00:05)
- Lecture: [Case Discussion: Avascular necrosis](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1162) (Duration: 00:08)
- Lecture: [Swelling & Tumours](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1163) (Duration: 00:08)
- Lecture: [Ultrasound cases and pitfalls](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1164) (Duration: 00:10)
- Lecture: [Course Outro](/course/mskfabachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_1165) (Duration: 00:01)
- CME Quiz: MSK US FAAC - Toe Region (CME: 1.5)