Bones
How many phalanges does the big toe have?
Two
Which joint is responsible for dorsiflexion and plantarflexion?
Talocrural joint
Which muscle is the primary dorsiflexor of the foot?
Tibialis anterior
What type of ankle sprain is most common?
Lateral ankle sprain
What bone in the hindfoot supports the tibia and fibula?
Talus
What movement is controlled by the subtalar joint?
Inversion and eversion
Name the muscle responsible for eversion and plantarflexion.
Peroneus longus
Which ligament is typically injured in a high ankle sprain?
Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament
Name the bone that acts as a "heel" for the foot.
Calcaneus
What is the main articulation between the hindfoot and midfoot?
Talocalcaneonavicular joint
Which deep posterior muscle helps with inversion and plantarflexion?
Tibialis posterior
Which injury involves inflammation of connective tissue supporting the arch of the foot?
Plantar fasciitis
What are the bones of the hindfoot and midfoot?
Talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuneiforms (medial, intermediate, lateral), cuboid
Name the joint between the metatarsals and phalanges.
Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint
What is the role of the gastrocnemius during walking?
Plantarflexion and knee flexion
What is the mechanism of injury for an Achilles tendon rupture?
Sudden forceful plantarflexion