Lower Extremity Test

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Which of these bones creates the medial malleolus?

• a. fibula
• b. tibia
• c. talus
• d. calcaneus

Which of these ligaments is NOT on the lateral side of the ankle complex?

• a. deltoid
• b. anterior talofibular
• c. posterior talofibular
• d. calcaneofibular

Which bone is fractured in a Jones fracture?

• a. calcaneus
• b. phalange
• c. metatarsal
• d. talus

Which of these muscle groups is most commonly associated with high ankle sprains?

• a. peroneals
• b. gastrocnemius
• c. anterior tibialis
• d. soleus

Which of these is NOT a sign of compartment syndrome in the lower leg?

• a. shiny skin
• b. hard tissue
• c. deformity
• d. red color

Which injury has crepitus over the Achilles tendon as a sign?

• a. tendinitis
• b. bursitis
• c. compartment syndrome
• d. strain

Which strategy best prevents lower leg overuse injuries?

• a. wearing shoes as long as you can to keep the foot aligned with the wear pattern
• b. gradually increasing loads when returning post injury
• c. running with a comfortable but faulty gait pattern
• d. running barefoot to prevent modification of foot structure caused by shoes

Which of these bones does NOT comprise the knee joint?

• a. tibia
• b. femur
• c. fibula
• d. patella