Ankle and Foot Examination Quiz

What is the true ankle joint made up of?

• Tibia and fibula

• Talus and calcaneus

• Tibia and calcaneus

• Talus and navicular

What is the normal range of ankle dorsiflexion?

• 5 to 10 degrees

• 15 to 25 degrees

• 30 to 40 degrees

• 40 to 50 degrees

Which ligament runs from the tip of the malleolus to the talus, navicular, and calcaneus?

• Calcaneofibular ligament

• Anterior tibiofibular ligament

• Deltoid ligament

• Posterior talofibular ligament

What is the test for Tarsal tunnel syndrome?

• Thompson calf squeeze test

• Anterior drawer test

• Tinel's test

• Morton's neuroma test

What is the normal range of dorsiflexion at the first MTP joint?

• 40 to 50 degrees

• 70 to 90 degrees

• 30 to 40 degrees

• 50 to 60 degrees

What is the test for complete rupture of the Achilles tendon?

• Anterior drawer test

• Thompson calf squeeze test

• Tinel's test

• Thumbs and calf squeeze test

What is the normal range of inversion at the subtalar joint?

• Up to 10 degrees

• Up to 20 degrees

• Up to 30 degrees

• Up to 40 degrees

What is the main cause of Morton's neuroma?

• Bone fracture

• Tendon inflammation

• Nerve entrapment

• Muscle strain

What is the normal range of plantar flexion at the second to fifth toes?

• 50 to 60 degrees

• 40 to 50 degrees

• 30 to 40 degrees

• 20 to 30 degrees

What is the main function of the Achilles tendon?

• Eversion of the foot

• Plantar flexion of the foot

• Dorsiflexion of the foot

• Inversion of the foot