Foot/Ankle Anatomy and Injuries

The proper name for 'shin splints'.

• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

• Anterior Compartment Syndrome

• Jones Fracture

• Lisfranc joint sprain

• Ankle sprain

Caused by overuse of the lower extremity; exercised induced pain over the anterior tibia.

• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

• Anterior Compartment Syndrome

• Jones Fracture

• Lisfranc joint sprain

• Ankle sprain

Aching or squeezing pain when the muscles in the lower leg begin to swell.

• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

• Compartment Syndrome

• Jones Fracture

• Lisfranc joint sprain

• Ankle sprain

Which injury could be prevented by stretching your calves and hamstrings and avoiding a sudden increases in physical activity.

• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

• Turf toe sprain

• Jones Fracture

• Lisfranc joint sprain

• Ankle sprain

Which injury would you most likely tape or brace to prevent a re-injury if you’ve had a previous injury?

• Anterior compartment syndrome

• Medial tibial stress syndrome

• Jones Fracture

• Ankle sprain

Which injury occurs when there is a complete or partial tear of a tendon; usually about 2-3cm above the insertion point.

• Achilles tendon rupture

• Medial tibial stress syndrome

• Jones Fracture

• Ankle sprain

• Turf Toe

Which injury occurs when there is inflammation of the fibrous connective tissue in the sole of the foot.

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Medial tibial stress syndrome

• Jones Fracture

• Ankle sprain

• Turf Toe

What is the largest tarsal bone, also called the 'heel bone'?

• Talus

• Calcaneus

• Navicular

• Fibula

What structure is being identified by letter "A"

• Gastrocnemius

• Soleus

• Flexor Digitorum Longus

• Posterior Tibialis

What structure is being identified in this diagram?

• Extensor Digitorum Longus

• Tibialis Anterior

• Peroneals

• Tibialis Posterior