AH 501: Ch. 19 (1)

Identify the large lower leg bone.

• Fibula

• Calcaneus

• Femur

• Tibia

The second largest tarsal & main weight bearing bone that rests on the calcaneus.

• Calcaneus

• Talus

• Inferior tibiofibular joint

• Lateral malleolus

List one of the lateral ligaments of the ankle

Answer explanation

3 lateral ligaments of the ankle include: anterior talofibular, posterior talofibular, calcaneofibular

True or False: The deltoid ligament is the primary resistance to foot eversion.

Answer explanation

deltoid ligament is the primary resistance to foot eversion & helps maintain the longitudinal arch

Which of the following are movements of the talocrural joint?

• dorsiflexion

• plantarflexion

• inversion

• eversion

Which of the following are movements of the subtalar joint?

• Dorsiflexion

• Plantarflexion

• Inversion

• Eversion

The lower leg is supplied by which nerve?

• Sural Nerve

• Common fibular nerve

• Common peroneal nerve