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Wild Card
100
In the tarsometatarsal joint the 1st metatarsal articulates with the ___________.
medial/1st cuneifom
100
What knee ligament restricts abduction of the leg (a valgus force)?
MCL
100
What muscle dorsiflexes the ankle and inserts on the 1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal?
Tibialis anterior
100
What multi-joint muscle flexes the big toe?
Flexor hallucis longus
100
What are the fibrocartilaginous structures that increase stability of and provide cushioning for the tibiofemoral joint?
menisci
200
What 2 motions occur at the tibiofemoral joint?
flexion/extension and medial/lateral rotation
200
What knee ligament restricts anterior translation of the leg on the thigh?
ACL
200
Where does the biceps femoris insert?
Fibular head
200
What group of muscles evert the foot?
Fibularis (peroneals)
200
Name 2 muscles in the superficial posterior compartment of the leg.
Gastrocnemius, soleus, plantaris
300
What joint allows for inversion and eversion?
subtalar joint
300
What ankle ligament restricts eversion?
Deltoid (medial collateral ligament)
300
Name 2 single joint muscles that insert on the tibial tuberosity.
Vastus lateralis/medialis/intermedius
300
What muscle functions to medially rotate the leg and "unlock" the knee from full extension?
Popliteus
300
During extension of the leg at the knee, the patella glides in what direction?
superior
400
The transverse tarsal joint allows for what motion?
Abduction/adduction of the foot
400
What 3 ankle ligaments make up the lateral collateral ligament complex?
Anterior talofibular, posterior talofibular, and calcaneofibular
400
What are the origin and insertion of the gastrocnemius?
Origin: medial and lateral femoral condyles Insertion: calcaneus
400
What muscle dorsiflexes the foot at the ankle and extends toes 2-5?
Extensor digitorum
400
What is the dense fibrous tissue called that helps maintain the longitudinal arches of the foot?
plantarfascia
500
What type of synovial joints are the...1. MTPs and 2. IPs?
MTPs are condyloid IPs are hinge
500

This motion is avoided in ACL reconstruction

full knee extension

500
Name the 3 muscles that insert via the common pes anseurine tendon on the medial tibia.
Gracilis, sartorius, semitendinosus
500
What muscle plantarflexes and inverts the foot?
Tibialis posterior
500
Retinacula throughtout the foot and ankle prevent ______, a lifting or pulling away of the muscles form the leg/foot.
bow stringing