SM Ankle

Which movement and side is most common for ankle injuries?

• eversion, medial

• eversion, lateral

• inversion, medial

• inversion, lateral

A grade 3 ankle sprain is:

• complete tear of a tendon

• complete tear of a ligament

• partial tear of a tendon

• partial tear of a ligament

What is the name of ligament A?

• calcaneofibular ligament

• posterior talofibular ligament

• anterior talofibular ligament

• tibiocalcaneo ligament

What is the name of ligament B?

• tibiocalcaneal ligament

• posterior talofibular ligament

• anterior talofibular ligament

• calcaneofibular ligament

Where is a high ankle sprain located?

• anterior talofibular ligament

• calcaneofibular ligament

• between tibia and fibula

• tibiocalcaneoligament

Where is an eversion sprain located?

• lateral ankle

• medial ankle

• between tibia and fibular

• on the metatarsals

What other bones besides the tibia make up the ankle joint?

• fibula & talus

• fibula & calcaneus

• talus and metatarsals

• talus and calcaneus

What is the job of a tendon?

• attach bone to bone

• allow the joint to move

• stabilize joint

• attach muscle to bone

What are the components of treatment for a joint injury?

• ice

• compression

• protection

• elevation

• rest

The Thompson test tests for:

• strength of the anterior talofibular ligament

• integrity of the Achilles tendon

• assesses a high ankle sprain

• assesses a stress fracture