Ch 19 Quiz

Question 1

Of the two bones of the leg, the tibia supports more of the weight.

True
False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Because the talus is wider posteriorly than anteriorly, the most stable position of the ankle is with the foot in plantarflexion.

True
False

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The tibia has the highest incidence of fractures to the leg.

True
False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A grade II lateral ankle sprain indicates damage to which ligaments?

Anterior Talofibular and Calcaneofibular
Posterior Talofibular and Anterior Talofibular
Anterior Tibiofibular and Anterior Talofibular
Deltoid and Anterior Tibiofibular

Answer 4

Anterior Talofibular and Calcaneofibular

Question 5

Athletes who have pronated or hypermobile feet have a higher incidence of:

Achilles Tendon Strains
Lateral Ankle Sprains
Eversion Ankle Sprains
Fallen Metatarsal Arch

Answer 5

Eversion Ankle Sprains

Question 6

When squeezing the calf muscle with the leg extended and the foot hanging over the edge of the table, you are performing which test for Achilles tendon rupture?

Apley Squeeze Test
Babinski Test
Compression Test
Thompson Test

Answer 6

Thompson Test

Question 7

When a fracture of the lower leg is suspected, what test can be done to reaffirm your suspicions?

Range-of-Motion Test
Percussion Test
Auscultation Test
Cutaneous Sensation Test

Answer 7

Percussion Test

Question 8

Which of the following would be a specific functional test for dorsiflexion?

Walk on Heels
Walk on Toes
Walk on the Borders of the Feet
Jumping

Answer 8

Walk on Heels

Question 9

A positive anterior drawer test indicates damage to which ligament?

Anterior Talofibular
Anterior Tibiofibular
Calcaneofibular
Posterior Talofibular

Answer 9

Anterior Talofibular

Question 10

An Achilles tendon rupture usually occurs 2 to 6 cm proximal to its insertion onto the calcaneous.

True
False

Answer 10

True