Final 2

Question 1

The foot and the ankle are the focal points to which the total body weight is transmitted in

Answer 1

Ambulation

Question 2

The thick heel and toe pads perform as ___ ____ in the acts of walking and running

Answer 2

Shock Absorbers

Question 3

The foot is subject to high incidence of general systemic conditions such as

Answer 3

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes

Question 4

The shoes of an individual with flat feet usually have broken medial counters due to the prominence of the

Answer 4

talar head

Question 5

The shoes of an individual with drop foot will display

Answer 5

scuffed toes

Question 6

The shoes of individuals with toe-in show excessive wear on the

Answer 6

lateral border of the sole

Question 7

To begin inspection of the foot you must make certain that there are the customary

Answer 7

5 digits

Question 8

The toes must appear straight, flat, and ____ to each other as well as the other foot.

Answer 8

in proportion

Question 9

The dorsum of the foot domed due to the

Answer 9

Medial Longitudinal arch

Question 10

The Medial Longitudinal arch extends from ___ to the ____

Answer 10

1st metatarsal head and calcaneus

Question 11

A high arch is called

Answer 11

pes cavus

Question 12

A flat foot is called

Answer 12

pes planus

Question 13

The skin of the foot is extremely ___ at the normal weight bearing areas

Answer 13

thick

Question 14

Unilateral swelling indicates residual edema secondary to

Answer 14

a trauma

Question 15

Bilateral swelling may be evidence of ___ or lymphatic problems

Answer 15

Cardiac

Question 16

Local swelling commonly occurs around the malleoli secondary to a

Answer 16

sprain

Question 17

Generalized swelling is secondary to ___ and involves the entire foot

Answer 17

massive trauma

Question 18

The metatarsophalangeal joint is the joint most frequently involved in ___ and ____

Answer 18

Gout and Bunions

Question 19

The (foot) Navicular articulates with ___ other bones

Answer 19

5

Question 20

The Navicular with the talar head, three ___ and the cuboid bone

Answer 20

cuneiforms

Question 21

The medial malleous embraces the medial aspect of the talus, adding bony __ to the ankle joint

Answer 21

stability

Question 22

Clinically the sustentaculum tali supports the talus and serves as an attachment for the ____ _____, problems with this anatomic alignment may well lead to _____

Answer 22

Spring Ligament and pes planus

Question 23

The first metatarsal head and the 5th metatarsal head are normally more

Answer 23

prominent

Question 24

What is the proper name of the heel bone?

Answer 24

Calcaneus

Question 25

The lateral malleolus is located at the distal end of the

Answer 25

Fibula

Question 26

The lateral malleolus extends further distally and is more posterior than the medial malleolus. This combination acts as a deterrent to ___ ankle sprains

Answer 26

eversions

Question 27

The incidence of lateral mallelus fractures are relatively

Answer 27

high

Question 28

On the plantar surface of the calcaneus lies the medial tubercle and it gives attachment to 3 structures, which is not one of them?

Answer 28

Hallucis brevis

Question 29

The medial tubercle of the calcaneus is ___ ___ whereas the lateral tubercle is not

Answer 29

Sharp and distinct

Question 30

On the plantar side of the of the foot at the first metatarsolphalangeal joint there are located 2

Answer 30

sesamoid bones

Question 31

The head of the 1st metatarsal bears a large art of the body's weight and the ___ distribute some of the weight bearing pressure

Answer 31

sesamoid bones

Question 32

What is the technical term for inflamed sesamoids

Answer 32

Sesamoiditis

Question 33

The transverse of the forefoot is located immediately behind the

Answer 33

Metatarsal heads

Question 34

What is the common name for callosities?

Answer 34

Calluses

Question 35

What is aseptic necrosis?

Answer 35

Lack of blood supply

Question 36

This is the lateral deviation of the great toe

Answer 36

Hallux Valgus

Question 37

The medial aspect of the first metatarsal head is also a common site for

Answer 37

gout

Question 38

What is the common name for tophi?

Answer 38

gout

Question 39

Explain what tophi is?

Answer 39

deposits of urate crystals in the tissues about the joints

Question 40

In flat feet (pes planus) the spring ligament and tibialis posterior are stretched resulting in the loss of

Answer 40

the medial longitudinal arch

Question 41

In pes planus the talar head displaces ___ and plantarward

Answer 41

medially

Question 42

What is the deltoid ligament of the ankle also known as?

Answer 42

MCL

Question 43

Where is the deltoid ligament located?

Answer 43

Inferior to the medial malleolus

Question 44

Tenderness or pain elicited during palpation of the deltoid ligament may indicate tear from an

Answer 44

eversion sprain

Question 45

What is NOT part of the structures of "Tom, Dick an Harry"

Answer 45

Flexor Hallucis brevis

Question 46

The posterior tibial artery has clinical importance because it is the

Answer 46

Main blood supply of the foot

Question 47

Pain elicited upon ankle eversion may be due to a

Answer 47

Deltoid Ligament sprain

Question 48

What is not one of the 3 important tendons and one vessel that pass between the malleoli

Answer 48

Extensor Hallucis brevis

Question 49

What is NOT one of the 3 main tendons of the foot

Answer 49

Extensor Hallusic brevis

Question 50

If the 3 tendons above are not working properly the patient may exhibit

Answer 50

drop foot and steppage gait

Question 51

This artery provides a secondary blood supply of the foot

Answer 51

Dorsal Pedal artery

Question 52

This tendon is the strongest dorsiflexor and inverter of the foot

Answer 52

Tibialis anterior tendon

Question 53

This is a tight fibroosseous area with a strong anterior fascia. This posterior tibia, the fibula, and the interosseous ligament render this area inflexible and unyielding.

Answer 53

Anterior Compartment

Question 54

Swelling within the ___ ____ can result in necrosis of the muscles, nerves, and vessels, which in turn can create a drop foot or a deformed foot.

Answer 54

Anterior Compartment

Question 55

In the armed services, this syndrome mentioned above is quite often seen after a prolonged

Answer 55

Marching

Question 56

What is not one of the 3 lateral ligaments of the ankle?

Answer 56

MCL

Question 57

Why does the ATFL have a higher incidence if sprains?

Answer 57

Because it is the first to undergo stress in inversion

Question 58

If the ATFL is sprained there is generally a palpable ___ and ___

Answer 58

Swelling and Tenderness

Question 59

In severe ankle inversion aprains the ___ may be torn but only after the ATFL has also been torn

Answer 59

CFL

Question 60

The loss of function of both the ATFL and the CFL results in

Answer 60

Ankle Instability

Question 61

The PTFL ligament is stronger than both the ATFL and the CFL and its primary function is to

Answer 61

Prevent forward slippage of the fibula into the talus

Question 62

The PTFL is only involved in the most severe injuries such as

Answer 62

dislocations

Question 63

The peroneus longus and the peroneus brevis tendons are the primary foot

Answer 63

everters

Question 64

Tenderness at the tip of the styloid process of the 5th metatarsal may be due to a ___ fracture or a frcautre of the tip of the tip of the styloid process or to an inflamed ___

Answer 64

Avulsion fracture and bursa

Question 65

The sinus tarsi can be filled with edema due to

Answer 65

Ankle sprains