Foot and Ankle

Question 1

What is the talocrural joint comprised of?

Answer 1

Medial mallelous of tibia, lateral mallelous of fibula, and the talus

Question 2

What are the combined motions at the ankle for OKC pronation?

Answer 2

Eversion, dorsiflexion, abduction (EDAB)

Question 3

What are the combined motions at the ankle for OKC supination?

Answer 3

Inversion, plantarflexion, adduction (IPAD)

Question 4

What are the combined motions at the ankle for CKC pronation?

Answer 4

Eversion, plantarflexion, and adduction (EPAD)

Question 5

What are the combined motions at the ankle for CKC supination?

Answer 5

Inversion, dorsiflexion, abduction (IDAB)

Question 6

What is the position of the subtalar joint in both forefoot varus and valgus?

Answer 6

The subtalar joint is in neutral in both conditions.

Question 7

What is the forefoot alignment in forefoot varus?

Answer 7

Inversion of the forefoot with the subtalar joint in neutral.

Question 8

What is the forefoot alignment in forefoot valgus?

Answer 8

Eversion of the forefoot with the subtalar joint in neutral.

Question 9

In forefoot varus, is the calcaneus vertical or tilted?

Answer 9

The calcaneus remains vertical.

Question 10

In forefoot valgus, what direction does the forefoot move relative to the rearfoot?

Answer 10

The forefoot everts relative to the rearfoot.