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WorksheetsFoot/Ankle Anatomy & Conditions
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
Which special test is used to test the stability in the anterior talofibular ligament?
ankle drawer test
kleiger's
talar tilt
thompson test
Which to motions occur at the ankle which result in a LATERAL ankle sprain?
plantar flexion and eversion
plantar flexion and inversion
dorsiflexion and inversion
dorsiflexion and eversion
What bones are colored yellow?
Tarsals
Metatarsals
Phalanges
Metacarpals
When referring to the foot, the word “dorsal” means
On the bottom of the foot
Behind the ankle
On the lateral side of the ankle
On the top of the foot
Special test for Plantar Fasciitis.
windlass test
squeeze test
kleiger's test
talar tilt test
The Thompson test is used to assess an ankle sprain.
True
False
Which bone does not provide attachment for the spring ligament
Calcaneus
Talus
Navicular
The trochlea of the talus articulates with...
Cuboid
Calcaneus
Metatarsals
Tibia/Fibula
What joint is a fibrous/syndesmotic joint that is essential for ankle stability?
Distal tibiofibular
Subtalar
Talonavicular
Talocrural
Which of the following ligaments are located on the lateral side of the ankle?
Anterior talofibular
Calcaneofibular
Posterior talofibular
Deltoid
Which ankle ligament is the strongest?
Anterior talofibular
Calcaneofibular
Posterior talofibular
Deltoid
What ligament is most commonly injured?
Anterior talofibular
Calcaneofibular
Posterior talofibular
Deltoid
What injury are you checking for if you do the percussion or compression test?
Ligament Sprains
Muscle Strains
Dislocations
Fractures
What test is used to check the integrity of the calcaneofibular ligament?
Talar Tilt Test
Posterior Drawer Test
Anterior Drawer Test
DorsiflexionEversion Test
When doing the Talar Tilt test in Inversion; which ligament are you testing?
ATF
PTF
CF
Deltoid
What do the muscles on the posterior and plantar surface of the foot perform?
Dorsiflexion
Plantar flexion
Inversion
Eversion
What do the medial (deltoid) ligaments of the ankle prevent the ankle from doing?
Dorsiflexion
Plantarflexion
Eversion
Inversion
What do the lateral ligaments of the ankle stop the ankle from doing?
Dorsiflexion
Plantar flexion
Eversion
Inversion
Tibialis anterior, extensor hallicus longus/brevis and extensor digitorum longus/brevis are found on the ___________ side of the leg/foot
Anterior/dorsal
Posterior/plantar
Medial
Lateral
Tibialis posterior, flexor hallicus longus/brevis and flexor digitorum longus/brevis are found on the ___________ side of the leg/foot
Anterior/dorsal
Posterior/plantar
Medial
Lateral
Where is the plantar fascia located?
Top of the foot
Bottom of the foot
Front of the shin
Back of the shin
What action is occurring in this picture?
Dorsiflexion
Plantar flexion
Eversion
Inversion
All are effects of joint mobilization except:
Decrease muscle guarding
Decrease pain
Reduce referred pain from satellite trigger points
Stimulate synovial fluid
movement to nourish cartilage
Muscles shortened and HT+ with Calcaneal Valgus (Choose ALL applicable)
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Fibularis Longus
Tibialis Posterior
Peroneus Brevis
Test for Plantar Fasciitis
Squeeze Test
Windlass Test
TaltTilt Test
Homan's Test
Thompson Test
Contraindications for Joint Play (check all that apply)
Pregnancy
Hypomobility
Advanced Osteoporosis
Fractures
History of fluoroquinolone usage
Capsular Pattern for talocrural joint
Inversion, plantarflexion
dorsiflexion, plantarflexion
inversion, eversion
plantarflexion, dorsiflexion
Closed Pack Postion (CPP) of a synovial joint when it's under max tension. What is the CPP of the ankle?
Full plantarflexion
Full dorsiflexion
An anterior glide of talus would:
increase plantarflexion
increase dorsiflexion
increase overall ROM
The talus is:
convex
concave
Which are true of Calcaneal Valgus? (select all that apply)
Weak inverters
Distal calcaneus deviates medially
Hypertonic Tibialis posterior
Hypertonic peroneals
Hypertonic Tibialis Anterior
What muscle is primarily responsible for the medial longitudinal arch?
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Tibialis Posterior
Plantaris
Which muscle is most anterior on the medial ankle?
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Tibialis Anterior
Tibialis Posterior
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Which muscles make up the Deep Posterior Compartment? (check all that apply)
Tibialis Posterior
Plantaris
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Popliteus
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Where is the flexor retinaculum located?
Anterior ankle
Medial ankle
Lateral ankle
Pronation is a combination of:
dorsiflexion
plantarflexion
eversion
adduction
abduction
Which muscles cross anterior ankle? (check all that apply)
Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Adductor Digiti Minimi
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Fibularis Tertius
The ankle is most stable in ___________ and least stable in _____________.
plantarflexion / dorsiflexion
plantarflexion / eversion
dorsiflexion / plantarflexion
dorsiflexion / inversion
The most common mechanism for an ankle injury is the ____________ ankle sprain
inversion
eversion
plantarflexion
dorsiflexion
A joint in the ankle found between the talus and calcaneus.
shin splints
subtalar joint
talocrural joint
intrinsic muscles
Contains the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris muscles.
superficial posterior compartment
peroneal compartment
anterior compartment
deep posterior compartment
The lateral compartment primarily __________ the ankle
everts
plantarflexes
dorsiflexes
inverts
The anterior compartment primarily __________ the ankle
everts
plantarflexes
dorsiflexes
inverts
The ____________ ____________ muscle inverts and plantarflexes the ankle.
peroneal brevis
posterior tibialis
flexor hallucis
anterior tibialis
Peroneal Longus
Anterior Compartment
Lateral Compartment
Deep Posterior Compartment
Superficial Compartment
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Anterior Compartment
Lateral Compartment
Deep Posterior Compartment
Superficial Compartment
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Anterior Compartment
Lateral Compartment
Deep Posterior Compartment
Superficial Compartment
This is common with people who have pes planus.
Supination
Pronation
Dorsiflexion
Plantarflexion
Heel tap
Talar tilt
Tuning fork
Tib/Fib squeeze
The fibula bears about ___________% of the body weight
5-10
10-15
25-30
30+
What structure connects the tibia and fibula with the distal end making up the anterior tibiofibular ligament?
Interosseus membrane
Plantar fascia
Deltoid
Fascia
Which bone in the lower leg has the highest incidence of fractures in the lower leg?
Talus
Fibula
Tibia
Calcaneus
Another name for “shin splints” is
Posterior compartment syndrome
Medial tibial stress syndrome
Anterior compartment syndrome
Medial fibular stress syndrome
Stress fractures typically occur to which bone?
6
7
8
9
What movement of the foot is occurring to cause an injury to the medial side?
Plantar flexion
Inversion
Eversion
Dorsiflexion
What injury can occur from wearing tight shoes and compresses the structure between these bones and causes numbness and tingling
Sever's disease
Pes cavus
Tinea pedis
Morton's neuroma
What are the symptoms of this condition?
Pain on the 1st MtP joint
Foot pain getting out of bed in the morning that later improves
Itchy foot especially between the toes
Quick onset of pain from twisting the foot
What motion will an athlete who has ruptured his achilles tendon not be able to do?
plantarflex
dorsiflex
inversion
eversion
