Anatomy
What is the distal end of the fibula called?
lateral malleolus
What is the medical term for shin splints?
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
What is another name for the big toe?
Hallux
sample tissue taken from the body for analysis
Biopsy
define -penia
deficiency
What is the most lateral tarsal bone?
Cuboid
What signs and symptoms are associated with Morton's Neuroma?
burning, numbness, and tingling
What is another name for the ankle joint?
What is the term for double vision?
diplopia
What is the name of the biggest tarsal bone?
calcaneus
This muscle flexes the digits 2-5.
Flexor digitorum longus
A mass that occurs within the nerve sheath between the heads of the 3rd and 4th metatarsal.
Morton's Neuroma
Gastocnemius, soleus, flexor hallicus longus, flexor digitorum longus, tibialis posterior, peroneus longus, peroneus brevis
abnormal collection of fluid in the lung
Pulmonary Edma
What are the names of the three lateral ankle ligaments?
anterior talofibular ligament, posterior talofibular ligament, calcaneofibular ligament
What is the name of the main muscles that performs ankle dorsiflexion?
Tibialis Anterior
What pathology presents itself as hyperextension of the MTP and flexion contracture at the DIP?
Claw toes
Name the three arches.
Medial longitudinal arch, lateral longitudinal arch, and anterior transverse arch
pouches formed when increased pressure pushes the wall of the colon outward at weak points.
diverticula
What movements can occur at the MTP joint?
flexion, extension
What is the name of the ligament that attaches the tibia to the tarsal bones?
Deltoid ligament
Patient complains of "being kicked in the back of the leg" and presents with swelling and point tenderness. What pathology is the patient likely to have?
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Name all three functions of the arches of the foot.
1) shock absorption
2) supports body weight
3) provides space for blood vessels, nerves, and muscles
difficulty in speaking due to a physical disorder of the mouth, tongue, throat, or vocal cords
dysphonia
What is the pathology for a high medial longitudinal arch?
Pes Cavus