Ligaments
Which ligament is the only one on the medial side?
deltoid ligament
What is the heel bone called?
calcaneus
What is a neuroma? (break down the word using medical terms)
nerve mass or growth
Which muscles run down the fibula?
fibularis longus and brevis
When measuring the crutches, hand grips should be even with the patient's _____.
hips
Which ligament is abbreviated ant. tib-fib?
Anterior tibiofibular ligament
the head of the metatarsal
Pes cavas can cause the person to have what condition of their toes?
contracted toes
dorsal or top
When using crutches, the patient should put pressure/weight on their _____ not their armpits.
hands
Which ligament connects the fibula to the calcaneus?
Calcaneofibular ligament
Which number toe is the pinky toe?
the 5th
What injury often times also occurs with an ankle dislocation?
distal fibula or tibia fracture
Which muscle runs down the front of the lower leg right on the tibia?
tibialis anterior
What does PWB stand for?
Which ligament connects the talus to the fibula on the back side of the ankle?
Posterior talofibular ligament
Which tarsal bone is on the medial side between the cuneiforms and the talus?
the navicular
What injury requires rest for inflammation to go down, stretching of the calf muscles, and gradual return to participation for proper treatment?
Achilles tendonitis
Which muscle runs down the front of the lower leg, on the dorsal side of the foot and inserts on the phalanges 2-5?
extensor digitorum longus
When going up the stairs with crutches, which foot goes first?
the uninjured foot / leg
Which 3 ligaments can be involved with a lateral ankle sprain?
CF, ATF, PTF
What is the formal/medical name for the ankle joint?
talocrural joint
What 2 things do we need to check for when someone has an ankle dislocation?
sensation and blood flow
What muscle is on the posterior side of the lower leg, under the gastrocnemius and attaches to the calcaneus?
the soleus
When walking down the stairs with crutches, the _____ leg is on the same side with the railing.
injured