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WorksheetsFoot/Ankle Anatomy and Injuries
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 42mins
The proper name for 'shin splints'.
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
Anterior Compartment Syndrome
Jones Fracture
Lisfranc joint sprain
Ankle sprain
Caused by overuse of the lower extremity; exercised induced pain over the anterior tibia.
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
Anterior Compartment Syndrome
Jones Fracture
Lisfranc joint sprain
Ankle sprain
Aching or squeezing pain when the muscles in the lower leg begin to swell.
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
Compartment Syndrome
Jones Fracture
Lisfranc joint sprain
Ankle sprain
Which injury could be prevented by stretching your calves and hamstrings and avoiding a sudden increases in physical activity.
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
Turf toe sprain
Jones Fracture
Lisfranc joint sprain
Ankle sprain
Which injury would you most likely tape or brace to prevent a re-injury if you’ve had a previous injury?
Anterior compartment syndrome
Medial tibial stress syndrome
Jones Fracture
Ankle sprain
Which injury occurs when there is a complete or partial tear of a tendon; usually about 2-3cm above the insertion point.
Achilles tendon rupture
Medial tibial stress syndrome
Jones Fracture
Ankle sprain
Turf Toe
Which injury occurs when there is inflammation of the fibrous connective tissue in the sole of the foot.
Plantar Fasciitis
Medial tibial stress syndrome
Jones Fracture
Ankle sprain
Turf Toe
What is the largest tarsal bone, also called the 'heel bone'?
Talus
Calcaneus
Navicular
Fibula
What structure is being identified by letter "A"
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Posterior Tibialis
What structure is being identified in this diagram?
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Tibialis Anterior
Peroneals
Tibialis Posterior
What structure is being identified by letter "D"
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Achilles Tendon
Posterior Tibialis
What are the "bumps" or "ankle balls" on the sides of the ankle called?
talus
calcaneus
malleolus
tarsals
Which structure attaches bones to bones?
ligaments
tendons
muscles
articular cartilage
A sprained ankle or foot is an injury to a _____.
muscle
tendon
ligament
bone
What type of ankle sprain is more common?
Inversion
Eversion
plantar flexion
medial
Foot injuries could potentially be prevented by _____.
taping them everyday
appropriate footwear
Not running
massaging them
What bones are colored yellow?
Tarsals
Metatarsals
Phalanges
Metacarpals
The gastrocnemius (calf) muscle will perform which ROM?
Inversion
Eversion
Plantarflexion
Dorsiflexion
Where will you find a Bunion most likely?
Morton's toe
pinky toe
base of first toe
medial ankle
The distal end of the fibula is contains what landmark?
Medial malleolus
Lateral Malleollus
Deltoid turbercle
calcaneal tuberosity
The arch that runs from 1st toe to the 5th toe across the foot is called what?
Medial Longitudinal Arch
Lateral Longitudinal Arch
Transverse arch
None of these
What is the name of the bone?
Tibia
Fibula
Patella
Femur
What is the highest arch and the most important for supporting the shape of the sold of the foot?
lateral longitudinal arch
medial longitudinal arch
transverse arch
The strong ligament located on the medial side of the ankle is the _____.
ATFL
CFL
PTFL
Deltoid
Chronic plantar fasciitis can progress into a _____.
Foot Dislocation
Heel Spur
Heel Locks
Bunion
Traumatic injuries usually involve skeletal and filamentous structures.
True
False
Chronic injuries usually involve damage to soft tissues.
True
False
Which of the following is a symptom of a fracture in the foot or ankle? Select all that apply
Swelling or Deformity at fracture site.
performing a squat in the weight room
Discoloration/Bruising
Inability to bear weight
Which of the following could be preventive strategies for reducing ankle injuries?
Taping/Bracing
Ultrasound Treatment
Rehabilitation/Strengthening
E-Stim Treatment
What does the acronym R.I.C.E. stand for:
Respect, Integrity, Courage, Excellence
Regular, Interlaboratory, Counting, Exchange
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Rapid, Internal, Core, temperature Elevation
Which of the following are Signs and Symptoms of Tendonitis? (Select multiple)
Increased temperature in the immediate area
Immediately apply ice and compression
Tendon is painful to touch
Typically pain intensifies at rest
The correct medical term for the above picture:
Pes Cavus
Pes Planus
The correct medical term for the above picture:
Pes Planus
Pes Cavus
Which of the following are common toe injuries:
Torn-off toe nails
Subungal Hematoma ( blood under the nail)
Ingrown toenail
Turf Toe
Which of the following are Signs and Symptoms of an Achilles Tendon Rupture? (Select multiple)
Swelling and deformity at site of injury.
Arrange for transport to nearest medical facility; surgery is recommended.
Athlete reports a pop or snap associated with the injury.
Loss of function, mainly in plantar flexion.
Which injury is caused by friction between the skin and other surface?
ankle sprain
shin splints
blisters
hematoma
Which injury is caused by direct pressure to the toenail resulting in a pooling of blood under the nail?
ankle sprain
shin splints
blisters
hematoma
