Ankle Sprains and Ligaments

What is a ligament?

A low ankle sprain occurs to the ligaments that connect the _______ to the _______.

• Tibia, Fibula

• Talus, Calcaneus

• Fibula, Talus

• Tibia, Talus

What is an example of inversion in the context of ankle movement?

Which of the following is not a knee ligament?

• ACL

• PCL

• MCL

• UCL

The ACL tear occurs normally from __________ foot and __________.

• planted, twisting

• raised, bending

• moving, jumping

• stationary, running

Identify the ligament labeled as 'PCL' in the diagram.

• A) Anterior cruciate ligament

• B) Posterior cruciate ligament

• C) Medial collateral ligament

• D) Lateral collateral ligament

Which ligament is labeled as 'MCL' in the diagram?

• A) Anterior cruciate ligament

• B) Posterior cruciate ligament

• C) Medial collateral ligament

• D) Lateral collateral ligament

Fill in the blank: A Grade 2 sprain typically involves ______.

• Complete tear

• Partial tear

• No tear

• Fracture

Fill in the blank: The symptoms of a Grade 1 sprain are usually ______.

• Severe

• Mild

• Non-existent

• Life-threatening

What is the mechanism of a Grade 1 sprain?

• Complete tear

• Overstretching

• Fracture

• Dislocation