The Foot
How many bones are there in the foot?
1. 14
2. 18
3. 26
4. 20
5. 16
26
What is the most common type of ankle injury?
1. Ankle fracture
2. Ankle sprain
3. Ankle dislocation
4. Achilles tendon rupture
Ankle sprain
What is the primary purpose of compression during the initial stages of ankle recovery?
1. Increased blood flow
2. Decrease swelling and prevent fluid build up
3. To help with pain relief
4. Immobilize the ankle completely
Decrease swelling and prevent fluid build up
Which animal has the most similar foot structure to humans?
1. Dog
2. Elephant
3. Horse
4. Gorilla
Gorilla
What sports have the most foot injuries?
1. All of the above
2. Dancing
3. Football
4. Baseball
All of the above
What is the typical symptom of a Grade 1 ankle sprain?
1. Complete tear of the ligament
2. Severe pain and swelling with inability to walk
3. Mild pain and swelling with limited movement
4. Instability and joint displacement
Mid pain and swelling with limited movement
What is the typical time frame for recovering from a mild (Grade 1) ankle sprain?
1. 1-2 weeks
2. 3-6 weeks
3. 6-8 weeks
4. 6-12 months
1-2 weeks
How many steps does an average person take each day?
1. 15,000
2. 16,930
3. 800
3. 10,000
10,000
Which part of the foot is considered as the arch?
1. Heel
2. Ball
3. Instep
4. Toes
Instep
What does the acronym "R.I.C.E" stand for when treating an ankle injury?
1. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
2. Rest, Ice, Compression, Exercise
3. Rehabilitation, Ice, Compression, Elevation
4. Rest, Ice, Circulation, Elevation
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Which exercise is commonly used to strengthen the ankle after an injury?
1. Swimming
2. Ankle circles
3. Running
4. Squats
Ankle circles
What is the largest recorded foot size in history?
1. Size 36
2. Size 39
3. Size 40
4. Size 84
Size 36
What is the average number of sweat glands in each foot?
1. 2,000
2. 100
3. 2,500
4. 5,000
2,500
What is the risk of not properly treating an ankle sprain?
1. Increased flexibility of the joint
2. Development of chronic ankle instability
3. Faster recovery time
4. Prevention of future sprains
Development of chronic ankle instability
When should a person seek medical attention during ankle recovery?
1. If the ankle feels slightly sore during exercise
2. If the swelling increases or pain becomes severe
3. If the ankle is fully healed and there’s no pain
4. Only if they experience fever
If the swelling increases or pain becomes severe
Which of these famous people had exceptionally large feet, wearing a size 22 shoe?
1. Shaquille O’Neal
2. Michael Jordan
3. Tom Hanks
4. LeBron James
Shaquille O'Neal
Which part of the foot absorbs shock and provides balance while walking or running?
1. Metatarsal
2. Toes
3. Heel
4. Arch
Arch
What is one potential complication of an untreated ankle fracture?
1. Better bone healing
2. Improved joint mobility
3. Chronic pain or arthritis
4. Faster recovery time
Chronic pain or arthritis
How can an individual reduce the risk of future ankle injuries after recovery?
1. By strengthening the ankle and increasing flexibility
2. High impact running
3. By avoiding all physical activity
4. By applying heat to the ankle daily
By strengthening the ankle and increasing flexibility
How many layers of skin are there on the soles of your feet?
1. 52
2. 6
3. 3
4. 2
3