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MIDTERM EXAM 3 KPE 307

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T or F: The tibia, fibula, and cuneiforms make up the ankle mortise
False; tibia, fibula, and talus bones
T or F: The tibia is the primary weight bearing bone of the lower leg
True
T or F: The cuboid is palpated on the lateral aspect of the foot
True
T or F: The first cuneiform is the most lateral of the three bones
False; medial
T or F: The abductor hallucis is an extrinsic foot muscle
False; superficial intrinsic
T or F: The tibialis anterior dorsiflexes and inverts the foot
True
T or F: The extensor digitorum longus originates on the lateral condyle of the tibia, the proximal 3/4 of fibula, and the interosseus membrane
True
T or F: The peroneus longus dorsiflexes and inverts the foot
False; plantarflexes and everts
T or F: The calcaneonavicular ligament is also known as the spring ligament
True
T or F: The intrinsic foot muscles originate one the lower leg and run down into the feet/toes
False; Extrinsic
T or F: The tibialis anterior is located in the anterior compartment of the lower leg
true
T or F: When performing MMT for toe flexion, toes 2-5 are tested as a group
True
T or F: Pes Cavus is the medical term for flat feet
False; Pes planus
T or F: Midfoot sprains often result from severe dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, or pronation
True
T or F: Toe extensor strains are often caused by a direct blow or overuse
True
T or F: Being kicked in the shin can cause an acute anterior compartment syndrome
True
Which landmark serves as the attachment site for the peroneus brevis?
a. base of the cuboid
b. 5th metatarsal styloid process
c. navicular tubercle
b. 5th metatarsal styloid process
Which of the following is NOT a lateral ankle ligament?
a. anterior tibiotalar ligament
b. anterior talofibular ligament
c. calcaneofibular ligament
a. anterior tibiotalar ligament
Which landmark is located on the lateral aspect of the foot?
a. sinus tarsi
b. sustentaculum tali
c. peroneal tubercle
c. peroneal tubercle
Which action does quadratus plantae perform?
a. extension of 1st metatarsophalangeal joint
b. extension of the PIP and DIP joints of toes 2-5
c. flexion of the metatarsophalangeal joints of toes 2-5
c. flexion of the metatarsophalangeal joints of toes 2-5
Where does the tibialis posterior insert?
a. base of the distal phalanx of 1st toe
b. achilles tendon
c. plantar aspect of navicular and 1st cuneiform and bases of 2-5 metatarsals
c. plantar aspect of navicular and 1st cuneiform and bases of 2-5 metatarsals
Which nerve innervates the flexor digitorum longus muscle?
a. common peroneal nerve
b. tibial nerve
c. fibularis nerve
b. tibial nerve
Which action is performed by peroneus tertius?
a. dorsiflexion and inversion of the ankle
b. dorsiflexion and eversion of the ankle
c. plantarflexion and eversion of the ankle
b. dorsiflexion and eversion of the ankle
Which statement is true regarding the peroneal group?
a. the peroneus brevis runs closer to the malleolus than the peroneus longus
b. the peroneus longus runs closer to the malleolus than the peroneus brevis
c. the peroneus tertius runs closer to the malleolus than either the brevis or longus
a. the peroneus brevis runs closer to the malleolus than the peroneus longus
In which leg compartment is the tibialis anterior muscle?
a. the anterior compartment
b. the lateral compartment
c. the deep posterior
a. the anterior compartment
Which of the following is NOT tested via Toe Extension MMT?
a. plantaris
b. extensor hallucis longus
c. dorsal interossei
a. plantaris
Which two motions are tested simultaneously with MMT?
a. eversion and supination
b. eversion and pronation
c. inversion and pronation
b. eversion and pronation
Which condition occurs because of degeneration arthritis of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint?
a. pes planus
b. pes cavus
c. hallux rigdus
c. hallux rigdus
Which group is most susceptible to midfoot sprains?
a. basketball players
b. dancers
c. truck drivers
b. dancers
Which of the following is NOT a typical sign/symptom of an acute anterior compartment syndrome?
a. significant pain in the lower leg
b. loss of sensation on the dorsal aspect of foot
c. loss of sensation on the plantar aspect of the foot
c. loss of sensation on the plantar aspect of the foot
Which of the following is part of the treatment of an acute anterior compartment syndrome?
a. compression
b. rest
c. elevation
b. rest
Write down the names of the 3 regions we typically divide the foot into...
rearfoot, midfoot, forefoot
How many phalanges are in the typical human foot?
14 phalanges
What is the name of the medial projection at the top of the calcaneus that the talus sits on?
sustentaculum tali
Name one action performed by the abductor digiti minimi?
abducts the 5th toe
What bone does the quadratus plantae muscle originate upon?
calcaneus
Name one muscle from the superficial/first layer of the intrinsic foot muscles?
Flexor Digitorum Brevis
Abductor Hallucis
Abductor Digiti Minimi
What is the insertion site for the Tibialis Anterior muscle?
1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal
Which ligament runs from the posterior edge of the distal tip of the fibula to the posterior talus?
Posterior talofibular ligament
What landmark does the spring ligament originate on?
sustentaculum tali
What structure is formed where the gastrocnemius and soleus join at the distal end of the lower leg?
achilles tendon
When performing MMT for foot eversion/pronation, where should you be palpating to determine if the musculature is contracting?
on the lateral aspect of the lower leg/ankle (lateral malleolus/fibula)
What is the name of the condition in which the pt. suffers general discomfort/pain around the metatarsal heads?
matatarsalgia
Name 2 things that can be done to treat metatarsalgia
shoe inserts; NSAIDs
Name one common mechanism for a tibialis anterior strain
incorrect fitted shoes
Which is more common, inversion or eversion ankle sprains?
inversion
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