ankle
What is the most commonly injured ligament in the ankle?
anterior talofibular ligament
What is the most frequently fractured bone in the foot?
fifth metatarsal bone
What's the purpose of the ACL?
prevents the tibia from moving forward
What is the primary function of the rotator cuff?
Keeps the head of the
humerus centered in the glenoid fossa.
What is the most stable position of the ankle joint?
dorsiflexion
Which bone of the foot forms a joint with the Tibia?
talus
What is "jumper's knee"?
patellar tendonitis
What two bones do the sternoclavicular joint connect?
Sternum and clavicle
An anterior drawer sign test on the ankle tests the integrity of which ligament?
Anterior talofibular ligament
How would you treat excessive callouses?
file it down (not too much)
What is PLICA?
fold in the medial knee synovial and becomes irritated
What two bones do the acromioclavicular joint connect?
clavicle and scapula
Where are the peroneal muscles located?
external side of the lower leg
What two structures are most important in supporting the medial longitudinal arch?
talus and calcaneus
What structures are involved in Osgood Slater Disease?
the patellar tendon and tibial tuberosity
Where is the glenohumeral joint located?
Between the humerus and scapula
What is the common name for a syndesmosis ankle injury?
a high ankle sprain
What is Morton’s neuroma?
A thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves leading to your toes.
In what direction does the patella generally dislocate or subluxate? Why?
lateral because the outside of the thigh is normally stronger.
What do the rotator cuff muscles do?
They hold the shoulder in place.