Bones
What is the name of the larger bone in the lower leg? aka the shin bone
tibia
what are the 2 muscles that make up the calf
gastrocnemuis and soleus
What is it called when you "break" a bone
fracture
What is the technical name for shin splints
tibial stress syndrom
What bone does the Achilles tendon attach to
calcaneus
What is the smaller bone of the lower leg?
Fibula
what is the primary function of the tibialis anterior
dorsiflexion of the foot
what is the primary mechanism of injury for a fracture
direct trauma/impact
What is the main treatment for a fracture in the lower leg
immobilization with a cast or a boot
What are the 3 Lateral Ankle Ligaments
ATFL, CFL, PTFL
The bones that make up the mid-foot, connecting with the bones of the lower leg
tarsal bones
what is the main muscle action of the gastroc and soleus
plantar flexion of the foot
What is the main sign/symptoms of tibial stress syndrome
pain along the tibia
What are the possible mechanisms of injury for tibial stress syndrome
overuse, improper footwear, running on hard surfaces repeatedly, flat feet
What is the medial ligament of the ankle called?
Deltoid Ligament
The bones that connect with the bones of the midfoot, just before the toes
metatarsals
The gastrocnemius and the soleus come together and attach to the calcaneus via ______
the achilles tendon
What are possible treatments for tibial stress syndrome?
rest, ice, change in workout, change in footwear, change in running mechanics
what is the mechanism of injury for a lateral ankle sprain?
inversion/plantar flexion aka "stepping in a hole"
what ligaments are damaged in a "high ankle sprain"
syndesmotic ligaments
name 4 of the 7 tarsal bones
calcaneus, talus, cuboid, navicular, and 3 cuneiforms
What is the secondary muscle action of the tibialis anterior
inversion of the foot
What is the mechanism of injury for a high ankle sprain?
forced eversion and dorsiflexion
what is the mechanism of injury for a medial ankle sprain?
eversion
What are some signs and symptoms of an ankle sprain?
pain, tenderness, swelling, bruising, loss of function, inability to bear weight