Question 1

Your patient demonstrates decreased open chain pronation at the subtalar joint.Which of the following would be limited?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eversion of the calcaneus on the talus
B)   Adduction of the calcaneus on the talus
C)   Plantarflexion of the calcaneus on the talus
D)   Both A and C are correct.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

When performing resisted testing of your patient's foot and ankle,you find that pain is reproduced only when resisting a muscle that supports the lateral longitudinal arch.Which of the following muscles would be painful with resisted testing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flexor hallucis longus
B)   Abductor hallucis
C)   Posterior tibialis
D)   Peroneus longusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes the windlass mechanism of the plantar aponeuroses (fascia) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Passive flexion of the big toe causes the medial longitudinal arch to elevate.
B)   Tension on the lateral calcaneus causes the lateral longitudinal arch to elevate.
C)   Passive extension of the big toe causes the medial longitudinal arch to elevate.
D)   Tension causes the axes of the midtarsal joints to become more parallel at push-off.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Identify the proximal and distal articular surfaces that compose the ankle (talocrural)joint.What is the joint classification?

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The talocrural joint includes the tibia ...

Question 5

The transverse tarsal joint is formed by:

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A)   Talocalcaneal joint and talonavicular joint
B)   Talonavicular joint and calcaneocuboid joint
C)   Calcaneocuboid joint and tarsometatarsal jointD) All of the above
E) None of the above

Question 6

What is the metatarsal break? What function does it serve and when does this function occur?

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The metatarsal break is the metatarsal p...

Exam 12: The Ankle and Foot Complex

When performing resisted testing of your patient's foot and ankle,you find that pain is reproduced only when resisting a muscle that supports the lateral longitudinal arch.Which of the following muscles would be painful with resisted testing?

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The transverse tarsal joint is formed by:

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What is the metatarsal break? What function does it serve and when does this function occur?

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The metatarsal break is the metatarsal p...
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Your patient demonstrates decreased open chain pronation at the subtalar joint.Which of the following would be limited?

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Which of the following statements best describes the windlass mechanism of the plantar aponeuroses (fascia) ?

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Identify the proximal and distal articular surfaces that compose the ankle (talocrural)joint.What is the joint classification?

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The talocrural joint includes the tibia ...
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Exam 12: The Ankle and Foot Complex

When performing resisted testing of your patient's foot and ankle,you find that pain is reproduced only when resisting a muscle that supports the lateral longitudinal arch.Which of the following muscles would be painful with resisted testing?

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The transverse tarsal joint is formed by:

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What is the metatarsal break? What function does it serve and when does this function occur?

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Your patient demonstrates decreased open chain pronation at the subtalar joint.Which of the following would be limited?

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Which of the following statements best describes the windlass mechanism of the plantar aponeuroses (fascia) ?

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Identify the proximal and distal articular surfaces that compose the ankle (talocrural)joint.What is the joint classification?

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The metatarsal break is the metatarsal p...
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