Ankle: Terminology Flashcards

1
Q

sagittal plane rotation of one foot bone with respect to another

A

plantarflexion/dorsiflexion

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2
Q

inward angled hindfoot position in the frontal plane

A

hindfoot/rearfoot varus

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3
Q

outward angled hindfoot position in the frontal plane

A

hindfoot/rearfoot valgus

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4
Q

inward angled forefoot in the frontal plane

A

forefoot varus

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5
Q

outward angled forefoot in the frontal plane

A

forefoot valgus

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6
Q

inward angled forefoot in the transverse plane

A

forefoot adductus

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7
Q

outward angled forefoot in the transverse plane

A

forefoot abductus

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8
Q

higher than normal medial longitudinal arch

A

high arch

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9
Q

lower than normal medial longitudinal arch

A

low arch

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10
Q

Pes cavus is a foot posture that is characterized by (high/low) arch and hindfoot (varus/valgus)

A

high arch

hindfoot varus

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11
Q

Pes planus is a foot posture that is characterized by (high/low) arch and hindfoot (varus/valgus)

A

low arch

hindfoot valgus

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12
Q

STJ supination incorporates these movements

A
  • inversion
  • adduction
  • PF
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13
Q

STJ pronation incorporates these movements

A
  • eversion
  • abduction
  • DF
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14
Q

transverse tarsal joint aka

A

Chopart’s joint

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15
Q

What is the STJ?

A

talocalcaneal joint

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16
Q

What encompasses the transverse tarsal joint?

A

talonavicular

calcaneocuboid

17
Q

What is the Lisfranc joint?

A

tarsal-metatarsal joints

18
Q

This is the most commonly injured joint in the body

A

ankle

19
Q

% of the general population has foot problems

A

at least 80%

20
Q

Primary functions of the foot/ankle

A
  • propulsion (windlass effect)

- support

21
Q

For propulsion, the ankle joints act like a

A

flexible lever arm

22
Q

For support, the ankle joints act like a

A

rigid support