Foot Anatomy
The heel bone
Calcaneus
This injury occurs in the 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint
Turf toe
This muscle curls the big toe under
Flexor hallucis longus
Inversion and plantarflexion are most likely the MOI for this
ATF (anterior talofibular) sprain
This ligament connects the tibia and fibula
Syndesmosis
What does the tibia sit on top of to form the ankle joint?
Talus
Most chronic foot injuries can be fixed by addressing what? (NOT RICE)
What is better shoes
This is the main medial ankle ligament
Deltoid
Sudden snap with a positive Thompson test
Achilles tendon rupture
The name of the ankle joint
Talocrural
This arch is along the distal end of the metatarsals
Transverse arch
This is where a Jones fracture occurs
Base of the 5th metatarsal
This muscle dorsiflexes and inverts the foot
Anterior tibialis
Blunt force trauma to the anterior lower leg can cause this
Acute compartment syndrome
The joints between the metatarsals and phalanges are called this
Metatarsalphalangeal joints
What is another name for the big toe?
Hallux
The DIP joint is located...
In the phalanges/toes
These muscles plantarflex and evert the foot
Peroneus longus and brevis
Pes planus is also known as...
Flat foot or low arches
This is the lateral "ankle bone"
Lateral malleolus
Joint between the talus and calcanues
Subtalar
Pes cavus is the medical term for this
High arches
The gastrocnemius and soleus attach to the calcaneus through this structure
Achilles tendon
A fracture of the medial malleolus would be a fracture to the...
Tibia
What are the 3 deep posterior muscles of the lower leg
What is tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum, flexor hallucis