1. LOWER LEG EXAM REVIEW

2. Short answer Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, usually as a result of repetitive stress is called ….

3. Short answer Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, usually as a result of repetitive stress is called …. Achilles Tendonitis

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

5. Anterior Compartment Syndrome

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

7. Traumatic Compartment Syndrome

8. The two bones articulating with the cuboid are…

9. The calcaneous and 5 th metatarsal

10. An extrinsic muscle of the foot originates….

11. Outside of the foot

12. The Gastrocnemius originates…

13. medial and lateral condyles of femur

14. The insertion of the Gastrocnemius is….

15. by way of Achilles tendon to calcaneum

16. The action of the Gastrocnemius is….

17. The action of the Gastrocnemius is… plantar flexes foot; flexes leg

18. The primary ligament of the lateral ankle is…

19. ATFL

20. The primary ligament of the medial ankle is…

21. Deltoid ligament

22. The purpose of the deltoid ligament is…

23. To limit eversion of the foot

24. Which arch is higher?

25. Medial Longitudinal Arch

26. What 3 bones comprise the ankle mortise?

27. Tibia, Fibula, Talus

28. What ROM occurs at the interphalangeal joint?

29. Flexion and exention of the toes

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

31. Metatarsals and proximal phalange

32. Name this:

33. Knock-off Fracture of the Lateral Malleolus

35. Achilles Tendon Rupture

37. Tib/Fib Fracture

38. 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

39. 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

40. The distal end of the fibula is also known as… a. lateral malleolus b. talus malleolus c. medial malleolus d. none of the above

41. The distal end of the fibula is also known as… a. lateral malleolus

42. What structure is found in the Sinus Tarsi? a. ATFL b. ATF c. Deltoid ligament d. QRS

43. What structure is found in the Sinus Tarsi? a. ATFL

44. With Traumatic Anterior Compartment Syndrome, the skin may appear: a. shiny and swollen b. pale and ashen c. neither d. both

45. With Traumatic Anterior Compartment Syndrome, the skin may appear: a. shiny and swollen