Ankle, Foot and Lower Leg Review #1

A motocross rider who fractures his hip will not experience a great deal of pain when placing weight on the injured leg.

• True

• False

Anterior compartment syndrome is a minor ailment that can be treated by compression and rest.

• True

• False

Shoes that fit too tightly or toenails that are incorrectly trimmed can cause athlete's foot.

• True

• False

There are six metatarsals.

• True

• False

The fibula is the small and most lateral bone in the lower leg.

• True

• False

The Thompson test is used to assess an ankle sprain.

• True

• False

It has been estimated that 15% of all sports injuries involve the ligaments, bones, and tendons of the ankle.

• True

• False

The tibia transmits the weight of the body to the fibula.

• True

• False

Most often, the cause of plantar fasciitis is chronic irritation.

• True

• False

Achilles tendon ruptures do not occur within the tendon substance itself.

• True

• False