LOWER LEG EXAM REVIEW

Short answer• Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, usually as a result of

repetitive stress is called ….

Short answer• Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, usually as a result of

repetitive stress is called ….

• Achilles Tendonitis

• And increase of pressure of the anterior compartment of the lower leg is called ….

• And increase of pressure of the anterior compartment of the lower leg is called ….

• Anterior Compartment Syndrome

• When a traumatic event occurs to the lower leg increasing the pressure in the compartments of the leg it is referred to as…

• When a traumatic event occurs to the lower leg increasing the pressure in the compartments of the leg it is referred to as…

• Traumatic Compartment Syndrome

• The two bones articulating with the cuboid are…

• The two bones articulating with the cuboid are…

• The calcaneous and 5th metatarsal

• An extrinsic muscle of the foot originates….

• An extrinsic muscle of the foot originates….

• Outside of the foot

• The Gastrocnemius originates…

• The Gastrocnemius originates…

• medial and lateral condyles of femur

• The insertion of the Gastrocnemius is….

• The insertion of the Gastrocnemius is….

• by way of Achilles tendon to calcaneum

• The action of the Gastrocnemius is….

• The action of the Gastrocnemius is…

• plantar flexes foot; flexes leg

• The primary ligament of the lateral ankle is…

• The primary ligament of the lateral ankle is…

• ATFL

• The primary ligament of the medial ankle is…

• The primary ligament of the medial ankle is…

• Deltoid ligament

• The purpose of the deltoid ligament is…

• The purpose of the deltoid ligament is…

• To limit eversion of the foot

• Which arch is higher?

• Which arch is higher?

• Medial Longitudinal Arch

• What 3 bones comprise the ankle mortise?

• What 3 bones comprise the ankle mortise?

• Tibia, Fibula, Talus

• What ROM occurs at the interphalangeal joint?

• What ROM occurs at the interphalangeal joint?

• Flexion and exention of the toes

• You’ll find the Metatarsalphalangeal joint between which TWO bones?

• You’ll find the Metatarsalphalangeal joint between which TWO bones?

• Metatarsals and proximal phalange

Name this:

• Knock-off Fracture of the Lateral Malleolus

• Achilles Tendon Rupture

• Tib/Fib Fracture

Multiple choice• Which of the following is commonly used to detect a

stress fracture of the foot?

a. X-ray 2-3 weeks post injury

b. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

c. electrical muscle stimulation

d. none of the above

Multiple choice• Which of the following is commonly used to detect a

stress fracture of the foot?

a. X-ray 2-3 weeks post injury

• The distal end of the fibula is also known as…

a. lateral malleolus

b. talus malleolus c. medial malleolus

d. none of the above

• The distal end of the fibula is also known as…

a. lateral malleolus

• What structure is found in the Sinus Tarsi?

a. ATFLb. ATFc. Deltoid ligamentd. QRS

• What structure is found in the Sinus Tarsi?

a. ATFL

• With Traumatic Anterior Compartment Syndrome, the skin may appear:

a. shiny and swollenb. pale and ashenc. neitherd. both

• With Traumatic Anterior Compartment Syndrome, the skin may appear:

a. shiny and swollen