Lower Extremity Injuries

Which type of injury occurs when muscles and tendons are overworked?

• Sprain

• Strain

• Dislocation

• Disruption

What is the name of this projection?

• AP Ankle

• AP Mortise Ankle

• Oblique Ankle

• Lateral Ankle

What structure is indicated by the letter B?

• Lateral epicondyle of the femur

• Lateral condyle of the femur

• Medial epicondyle of the femur

• Medial condyle of the femur

What is the positioning error seen here?

• The ankle is over rotated

• The ankle is under rotated

• The foot is over flexed

• The foot is not dorsiflexed

What two x-rays would you take to visualize the acetabulum?

• AP and frog-leg

• Inlet and Outlet

• Grashey and translateral

• Judet upside and downside

Which bone is the weight-bearing bone of the lower leg?

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Patella

• Femur

Which type of fracture is most common in the lower extremity due to a twisting injury?

• Transverse fracture

• Oblique fracture

• Spiral fracture

• Comminuted fracture

What is the primary function of the quadriceps muscle group in the lower extremity?

• Flexion of the knee

• Extension of the knee

• Abduction of the hip

• Adduction of the hip

Which imaging technique is most effective for diagnosing soft tissue injuries in the lower extremity?

• X-ray

• Ultrasound

• CT scan

• MRI

What is the role of the meniscus in the knee joint?

• Stabilizes the knee

• Lubricates the joint

• Absorbs shock

• Facilitates blood flow