Foot
Why must the foot be rigid but flexible?
So it can adapt to even terrain.
How many bones are there in the ankle?
3 bones.
What is another name for the toes?
Phalanges.
What bone is impacted when you get a great toe fracture?
The first metatarsal.
When is the pain from plantar fasciitis the worst?
In the morning.
The foot is required to absorb how much times the athlete's body weight?
7 times.
What are the bones of the lower leg?
Fibula & Tibia
Are there any arches on the toes?
No.
What joint is impacted when turf toe occurs?
The metatarsophalangeal joint.
How does an ingrown toenail occur?
It occurs when toenails are not cut correctly.
What is the purpose of arches on the foot?
To increase the flexibility of the foot.
How many motions are there of the ankle?
There are 4 motions.
What metatarsal forms the apex of the transverse metatarsal arch?
The 2nd metatarsal.
How do subungual hematomas occur?
By receiving repeated blows to the end of the nail.
Why is a sesamoid fracture hard to read on a plain x-ray?
Because the sesamoid bone is so tiny.
What are the different special tests for the foot?
There are none.
What is the strongest ligament in the ankle?
The deltoid ligament.
What are the weight bearing structures of the transverse metatarsal arch?
The 1st and 5th metatarsals.
Are plantar warts a virus or an infection?
A virus.
What is the purpose of calluses?
Calluses prevent blisters from being produced.
Are the dorsi-flexors a part of the anterior leg or the posterior leg?
The anterior leg.
What metatarsal is the lateral longitudinal arch made up of?
The 5th metatarsal.
What is the difference between pes planus and pes cavis?
Pes planus is to be flat-footed and pes cavis is having high arches.
What do stress fractures and Jones fractures have in common?
They both occur to the 5th metatarsal.