chapter 15 quiz Flashcards

1
Q

The lateral compartment of the leg contains which muscles? 


A

peroneus brevis, perpneus longus

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2
Q

What motions occur at the subtalar joint? 

- Plantar flexion and inversion
- Eversion and dorsiflexion
- Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion
- Inversion and eversion

A

inversion and eversion

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3
Q

Which of the following is not a sign of anterior compartment syndrome? 

- Reduced sensation in the foot
- Weakness in the gastrocnemius
- Deep aching pain
- Increased compartment pressure due to swelling

A

weakness in the gastrocnemius

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4
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What is the condition when tissue fluid pressure has increased because of the confines of the fascia and/or bone resulting in compression of the muscles, nerves, and blood vessels?
- Shin splints
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tibial periostitis
- Compartment syndrome

A

compartment syndrome

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5
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What is a general term applied to a variety of overuse leg conditions that seasonally plague many athletes? 


A

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

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6
Q

If an athlete steps in a hole and the ankle is forced into dorsiflexion, which ligament is usually involved?
- Anterior tibiofibular
- Calcaneofibular
- Interosseous membrane
- Anterior talofibular

A

anterior tibiofibular

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7
Q

Neuromuscular control of the ankle specifically uses which type of exercise to assist in preventing ankle injuries?
- Balance
- Endurance
- Strength
- Flexibility


A

balance

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8
Q

What is the most common mechanism of injury to the ankle complex?
A. Plantarflexion/eversion
B. Dorsiflexion/inversion
C. Plantarflexion/inversion
D. Dorsiflexion/eversion

A

plantar flextion/inversion

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9
Q

Third degree inversion ankle sprains are often associated with what trauma?
A. Tearing of medial ligaments

B. tearing of a few supportive lateral ligaments

C. tenderness over entire medial aspect of ankle

D. total rupture of lateral ligaments

A

total rupture of lateral three ligaments

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10
Q

Which of the following would be considered a low-level functional test that can be performed by an athlete after an ankle injury?
- Run Figure 8’s
- Walk on lateral borders of feet
- Hop on the injured foot
- Walk on toes


A

walk on lateral borders of feet

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11
Q

Which of the following causes for shin splints is incorrect?
- Tibial weakness
- Overuse
- Improper shoe wear
- Muscle weakness

A

tibial weakness OR patella weakness and tracking

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12
Q

In the lower leg there are how many separate compartments containing muscles, tendons, blood vessels, and nerves? 


A

four

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13
Q

What symptom is associated with stress fractures? 

- Pain when an athlete is non-weight bearing
- Diffuse pain
- Poor neuromuscular control
- Complaints of pain that increases after activity

A

complaints of pain that increases after activity

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14
Q

Why is the shin vulnerable to contusions?
- The large fat pad on the tibia
- The thick muscles that overlie the tibia
- The increase in shin guard use
- The close proximity of tibia to the surface of the skin

A

the close proximity of the tibia to the surface of the skin

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15
Q

Eversion ankle sprains are associated with which of the following? 


A

tearing of the deltoid ligament

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16
Q

What is the difference between a second degree and third degree ankle sprain?
- Increased instability with a second-degree sprain
- Decreased amount of pain associated with a third-degree sprain
- Increased amount of tissue damage with a second-degree sprain
- Complete loss of function associated with a second-degree sprain

A

increased stability with a second degree sprain

17
Q

What is the most frequently injured aspect of the ankle? - Posterior
- Anterior
- Lateral
- Medial

A

lateral

18
Q

After suffering an eversion ankle sprain, which bone is most likely to be fractured? - Tibia
- Fibula
- Talus
- Calcaneous

A

Fibula

19
Q

Which of the following is the mechanism of injury for an Achilles tendon rupture?
- Dorsiflexion
- Inversion
- Eversion
- Plantarflexion

A

Plantarflexion

20
Q

What is the most commonly sprained ligament in the ankle?
- Posterior talofibular
- Anterior talofibular
- Deltoid
- Anterior tibiofibular

A

anterior talofibular

21
Q

Which of the following muscles plantar flexes the ankle?
- Tibialis anterior
- Tibial posterior
- Extensor hallucis longus
- Extensor digitorum longus

A

tibial posterior

22
Q

What action at the ankle do the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles perform?
- Plantarflexion
- Inversion
- Dorsiflexion
- Eversion

A

plantarflexion

23
Q

The lateral malleolus is part of what bone? 

- Navicular
- Calcaneus
- Tibia
- Fibula

A

Fibula