Ankles, Leg, and Feet
What is the medical term for flat feet?
Pes planus
A positive Thomas test indicates tightness in:
hip flexors
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy affects what major muscle?
Heart
What should NOT be done when managing a bleeding nose?
Tilt head back
What is included in the female athletic triad? Name at least 2/3
disordered eating (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating), amenorrhea (absence of menses), osteoporosis (decreased bone density)
What is a stress fracture of the second metatarsal called?
March fracture
How many vertebrae are present in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions of the spine?
7, 12, and 5, respectively
What is the most likely cause of spleen enlargement?
(infectious) mononucleosis
What kind of fracture should always be suspected with an unconscious athlete?
Cervical
Narcotic analgesics are most likely used for _____
pain management/ relief
The anterior cruciate ligament prevents what type of movement of the femur?
Posterior
What is a complication of a hip dislocation?
Avascular necrosis
The empty can test is used to determine injury to
the supraspinatus muscle
The cervicis region is located in the
neck
The Lachman's test is used to evaluate the integrity of the
ACL/ anterior cruciate ligament.
Which is a ligament that protects the knee from valgus stress/forces and external tibial rotation?
The medial collateral
Which lumbar vertebra is most likely to slip as a result of spondylolisthesis?
L5
What is the most important and most commonly inflamed bursa of the shoulder joint?
The subacromial bursa
Management of an avulsed tooth does not include...?
Scrubbing the tooth to remove dirt
What's become the most widely abused prescription drug and is used to treat moderate to severe pain by altering the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain?
OxyContin
What is the most commonly sprained ligament in the ankle?
Anterior talofibular
Which of the following is the most common mechanism for low back strain?
Sudden extension with trunk rotation
What is one of the primary mechanisms that cause an acromioclavicular joint sprain?
a fall on an outstretched arm
What can an orbital fracture of the eye cause?
double vision
What are some risk factors for psychological complications in an injured child? (name at least one)
Stress in the family, over-involved parents, low self-esteem