Ankle: Anatomy and Special Tests
The lateral malleoli is a part of the ______ bone.
fibula
Fibrocartilage that helps deepen the the socket to provide increased stability and cushion stresses placed on the joint
Meniscus
Made up of supraspinatus, subscapularis, infraspinatus, and teres minor.
Rotator cuff
Group of muscles located on the anterior
quadriceps
What muscle does dorsiflexion use?
Tibialis Anterior
Prevents tibia from moving anteriorly
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Shoulder height, bone deformity, and muscle symmetry.
What bony structures should be palpated?
Femur and pelvic girdle
known as the syndesmosis connects the tibia and fibula together along its length
Tibiofibular ligaments
What is the function of the hamstrings?
Knee flexion
This muscle performs extention
Deltoid
The stretch of tear of muscle fibers that typically occurs during deceleration, sudden changes in direction, or when it becomes over-stretched.
Hamstring Muscle Strain
What muscle does plantarflexion use?
gastrocnemius
What question should be asked during observation of a side view?
Are the knees fully extended and equal?
The patient is sitting with his arm 90 degrees flexed and 30 horizontal abduction with thumb pointing downward. One hand is over the glenohumeral joint and the other hand applies downward pressure over the wrist
Empty Can Test
Strain or tear of the adductor muscles and common when running, jumping, or twisting.
Groin Strain
What special test is this: Patient sits on the edge of the treatment table with the ankle at a 90 degree angle. With one hand grasp the above the malleoli and the other hand on calcaneus, the hand around the malleoli pushes down and the other hand pulls up
Anterior drawer test
A positive test results in joint-line discomfort and may have a sense of locking or catching.
Thessaly Test
Compression of the brachial plexus, subclavian vein in the neck and shoulder and can be caused by compression by muscles (pectoralis) or bony structures (clavicle and ribs)
Thoracic Outlet Compression Syndrome
What are the signs and symptoms of a Quad Contusion?
Pain, loss of function, ecchymosis, swelling, and muscle weakness.