Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg Questions

Which term refers to the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone?

• Anterior Compartment

• Achilles Tendon

• Plantar Fascia

• Subtalar Joint

What is a common symptom of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome?

• Pain along the shin bone

• Swelling in the ankle

• Bruising on the foot

• Numbness in the toes

Which injury can result from excessive exercise without adequate rest?

• Stress Fractures

• Contusions

• Burns

• Lacerations

How many main ligaments are there in the foot?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which ligament is NOT found in the foot?

• Anterior talofibular

• Anterior tibiofibular

• Calcaneofibular

• Lateral collateral

What is the name of the bone that connects the foot to the leg?

• Talus

• Cuboid

• Navicular

• Cuneiform

Which ligament connects the calcaneus and fibula?

• Anterior Talofibular Ligament

• Posterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament

• Calcaneofibular Ligament

• Deltoid Ligament

Which bone is located directly behind the navicular?

• Talus

• Calcaneus

• Intermediate cuneiform

• Phalanges

Which muscle flexes the big toe?

• Extensor hallucis longus

• Flexor hallucis brevis

• Abductor digiti minimi

• Interossei dorsales

Which muscle flexes the toes and extends the foot?

• Flexor digitorum longus

• Extensor digitorum longus

• Abductor digiti minimi

• Flexor hallucis brevis