ARTHROMETIC EXAM TERMS

Question 1

name this instrument

best for measuring frontal plane leg deviation and malleolar position (only useful for these two measurement)

Answer 1

gravity goniometer

Question 2

name this instrument

best for measuring forefoot to rearfoot relationship

Answer 2

forefoot measuring device

Question 3

name this instrument

best for measuring everything, used for all measurement

Answer 3

orthopedic evaluation device (OED)

Question 4

name this instrument

can be used for joint ROM, rearfoot ROM, and forefoot to rearfoot relationship

Answer 4

tractograph

Question 5

name this test

test of ankle joint dorsiflexion; decreased dorsiflexion at ankle joint is a positive result

Answer 5

silverskolid test

Question 6

hyperextension of knee

Answer 6

genu recurvatum

Question 7

inverted leg on frontal plane

Answer 7

tibial varum

Question 8

everted leg on frontal plane

Answer 8

tibial valgum

Question 9

inversion of the forefoot

Answer 9

forefoot varus

Question 10

eversion of the forefoot

Answer 10

forefoot valgus