Quarter 3 Final Flashcards
(85 cards)
Which bone is the most weight-bearing bone of the ankle
Talus
What is the most commonly sprained Lateral Ankle Ligament?
ATFL
What are the medial ankle ligaments called
PTF
What motion or action does the Tibialis Anterior perform on the foot?
Dorsiflexion
What are two muscles of the calf?
Gastrocnemius/ Soleus
What motion or action do the Gastrocnemius and Soleus perform on the foot?
Plantar Flexion
What motion or action does the Extensor Hallicus Longus/ Brevis perform?
Extends the hallux
What motion or action does the Flexor Digitorum perform?
Flexes Digits
Can orthotics fix your gait or walking mechanics to help you avoid injuries
yes
How many bones are in the foot/ankle
26
What is the first toe/ big toe called
Hallux
What metatarsal is most commonly fractured?
fifth
Which bone is the main weight bearing of the lower leg?
Tibia
How many Tarsals are there
7
What is a sprained hallux called
Turf Toe
What is a Jones fracture
a break between the base and middle part of the fifth metatarsal/ caused by forced inversion
Which direction does your ankle have to go to suffer a medial ankle sprain
eversion
Which direction does your ankle have to go to suffer a lateral ankle sprain
inversion
what is the proper treatment for a 1st-degree ankle sprain
RICE
what is the proper treatment for a 3rd-degree ankle sprain
RICE/ Crutches
Different types of footprints
- normal
- rigid
- flat
Plantar Flexion
heels up, standing on toes
Dorsiflexion
heels down, toes up
What are the 2 special tests for the ankle
- Anterior drawer test
2. Talar tilt