Bone Anatomy
The ankle is this type of joint
Hinge
Allows your foot to plantarflex
Gastroc
Injury can result from wearing tight shoes and lead to hammertoe.
Bunions
Inflammation of the tendon at the bottom of the foot; pain worse in the morning
Plantar fasciitis
Write the steps of the evaluation process in order.
Confirmation & Consent
History
Inspection
Palpation
ROM
Special Test
Shin bone
Tibia
Thickest tendon in the body
Achilles
Untreated plantarfasciitis
Heel Spurs
True/False: Shin Splints are stress fractures of the tibia
False
Test used for a suspected metatarsal fractures
Long Bone compression test
Heel bone
Calcaneus
Medial collateral ligament of the ankle; primary stabilizer
Deltoid
High arched feet
Pes Cavus
Flat feet
Pes Planus
Test used for a ruptured Achilles tendon
Thompson's test
Connects the foot to the lower leg.
Talus
Extends through the tibia and fibula separating the muscles in the front and the back of your leg and assist in stabilizing the ankle.
Interosseous membrane
An isolated incident is rare; usually accompanied by a fractured tibia or fibula
Ankle Dislocation
Hyperextension of the great toe
Turf Toe
Test used for a sprain of the talofibular ligament
Anterior Drawer
What are the names of your tarsal bones?
Cuneiforms (3)
Navicular
Cuboid
What are the 6 motions allowed at the ankle joint?
Plantarflexion
Dorsiflexion
Inversion
Eversion
Internal Rotation
External Rotation
Can cause numbness and tingling in the foot and hard shiny skin
Compartment Syndrome
Pulled anterior tibialis muscle
Shin Splints
Test uesd for a sprain of the calcaneofibular ligament
Talar Tilt