Bones
The main weight-bearing bone in the lower leg
Tibia
This muscle plantarflexes the ankle when the knee is STRAIGHT
Gastrocnemius (Gastroc)
ATFL is an acronym for:
Anterior TaloFibular Ligament
While performing special tests, what is almost always a positive sign?
Pain
What is one of the most common orthopedic injuries in the history of mankind?
Lateral Ankle Sprain
True or False
If you fx your Fibula, it is still possible to stand/walk on it
TRUE
This muscle plantarflexes the foot when the knee is BENT
Soleus
The ________ ligaments of the ankle are a lot stronger
Medial (deltoid)
Which special test can we use to rule out fx?
Bump or Squeeze Test
Which group of ligaments is more difficult to injure?
Medial or Deltoid Ligaments
The percent (%) of your body weight that your Fibula holds
10-20%
The action of the Tibialis Anterior is?
Ankle Dorsiflexion
This ligament protects the ankle against excessive inversion
Inversion Talar tilt will test which side of the ankle?
Lateral side. Specifically the CFL
What is the name of the device we use to measure ROM in our joints?
Goniometer
This bone is an attachment site for your Achilles Tendon
Calcaneus
This muscle is not palpable. It lies deep to the gastroc/soleus and its action is plantarflexion and inversion.
The name of the group of ligaments on the MEDIAL side of the ankle
Deltoid Ligaments
What special test do we use to test the syndesmosis? (Spider-Man tissue)
Kleiger's WITH dorsiflexion
What are the two different parts to a goniometer
Movement arm and stationary arm
The ONLY bone in the entire body that DOES NOT have any muscles attached to it.
Talus
This group of muscles is sometimes injured with a classic (inversion) ankle sprain
Peroneals
This body tissue holds the Tibia and Fibula together in the lower leg
Interosseous Membrane or Syndesmosis
Which ligament is being tested when performing the Anterior Drawer test?
Anterior Talofibular or ATFL
List the steps to taping an ankle in order
1. Prewrap
2. Anchors/Base Strips
3. Stirrups/Horseshoes or half strips
4. Heel Locks
5. Cover Strips