LE 3 Flashcards
The dorsalis pedis is a continuation of which artery?
a. Anterior tibial art.
b. Posterior tibial art.
c. Femoral art.
d. Popliteal art.
e. Peroneal art.
a. Anterior tibial art.
A therapist palpates proximally along the lateral border of the fifth metatarsal of the client’s foot. Which bone would be palpable as the therapist continues to palpate proximally along the lateral border of the foot?
a. Navicular
b. First cuneiform
c. Talus
d. Cuboid
e. Third cuneiform
Cuboid
The following structures pass between the malleoli, EXCEPT:
a. Extensor digitorum longus tendon
b. Posterior tibial artery and nerve
c. Dorsalis pedis artery
d. Tibialis anterior tendon
e. None of these
b. Posterior tibial artery and nerve
RATIO:
A: Anterior
B: Behind medial malleolus
C: Anterior
D: Anterior
Normal weight distribution of the metatarsal heads, starting from the first metatarsal head, follows which proportion?
a. 2:1:1:1:1
b. 1:2:1:1:1
c. 1:1:1:1:2
d. 1:1:2:1:1
e. 1:1:1:2:1
a. 2:1:1:1:1
The saphenous nerve is a continuation of:
a. Sciatic nerve
b. Tibial nerve
c. Obturator nerve
d. Femoral nerve
e. CPN
d. Femoral nerve
Code: SaFemoral
A patient’s examination reveals weakness of flexion and ankle inversion. The therapist suspects vascular compromise associated with this presentation. Palpation at which of the following locations is most likely to reveal diminished arterial pulse in the patient?
a. Dorsal aspect of the foot
b. Posterior to lateral malleolus
c. Posterior to medial malleolus
d. Popliteal fossa
c. Posterior to medial malleolus
A: Dorsalis Pedis
C: Posterior Tibial Artery
Innervation of the interossei muscles of the foot:
a. Medial plantar nerve
b. Lateral plantar nerve
c. Both medial and lateral plantar nerves
d. None of these
b. Lateral plantar nerve
Resistance to tibialis anterior is given:
a. On plantar aspect of the foot towards PF and inversion
b. On plantar aspect of the foot towards DF and eversion
c. On dorsal aspect of the foot towards PF and inversion
d. On dorsal aspect of the foot towards PF and eversion
d. On dorsal aspect of the foot towards PF and eversion
A patient is limited in passive ankle DF when the knee is extended but is not limited when the knee is flexed. The most logical explanation is:
a. The gastrocnemius and soleus are responsible for the limitation
b. The soleus is responsible for the limitation
c. The gastrocnemius is responsible for the limitation
d. The popliteus is responsible for the limitation
c. The gastrocnemius is responsible for the limitation
A therapist palpates along the medial aspect of the foot and ankle. She palpates the head of the first metatarsal bone and mid joint. Immediately proximal to this site identifies the first cuneiform. What large bony prominence would you expect to identify next if she continues in a proximal direction?
a. Calcaneus
b. Talar head
c. Medial malleolus
d. Navicular
a. Calcaneus
A therapist assesses the endfeel while completing passive PF ROM. the therapist classifies the endfeel as firm. Which of the following structures does not contribute to the firm endfeel?
I. Tension in Tibialis Anterior
II. Tension in the anterior joint capsule
III. Tension in the ATFL
IV. Tension in the CFL
a. All of these
b. I, II, and III
c. I and III
d. II and IV
e. Only IV
e. Only IV
IV: DF and eversion
These muscles of the leg share a common innervation:
a. Tibialis anterior and Tibialis posterior
b. Tibialis posterior and Flexor hallucis longus
c. Tibialis anterior and Peroneus brevis
d. Tibialis anterior and Peroneus longus
e. None of these
b. Tibialis posterior and Flexor hallucis longus
A patient is walking on his heels. Possible causes of this deviation include all of the following, EXCEPT:
a. Weak gastrocnemius
b. Weak tibialis anterior
c. Pes calcaneus deformity
d. Tight dorsiflexors
e. None of these
b. Weak tibialis anterior
The master “Knot of Henry” adjoins what two tendons of the foot?
a. Flexor digitorum longus and Flexor hallucis longus
b. Lumbricals and Quadratus plantae
c. Dorsal interossei and Plantar interossei
d. Flexor hallucis brevis and Abductor hallucis
e. None of these
a. Flexor digitorum longus and Flexor hallucis longus
Which of the following statements does not apply correctly to the pretibial group?
a. The Tibialis Anterior is the primary dorsiflexor of the ankle
b. The Tibialis Anterior is also an inverter of the foot and plays an important role during the stance phase of gait
c. The pretibial group also moves the foot and toes in many important open chain motions
d. Open chain motions of the foot require little muscle force because the muscles have good leverage
e. None of these
e. None of these
D: Correct kasi little muscle force ang need kasi lightweight ang paa
The dorsalis pedis is a continuation of which artery?
a. Anterior tibial art.
b. Posterior tibial art.
c. Femoral art.
d. Popliteal art.
e. Peroneal art.
a. Anterior tibial art.
A therapist palpates proximally along the lateral border of the fifth metatarsal of the client’s foot. Which bone would be palpable as the therapist continues to palpate proximally along the lateral border of the foot?
a. Navicular
b. First cuneiform
c. Talus
d. Cuboid
e. Third cuneiform
d. Cuboid
The following structures pass between the malleoli, EXCEPT:
a. Extensor digitorum longus tendon
b. Posterior tibial artery and nerve
c. Dorsalis pedis artery
d. Tibialis anterior tendon
e. None of these
b. Posterior tibial artery and nerve
Normal weight distribution of the metatarsal heads, starting from the first metatarsal head, follows which proportion?
a. 2:1:1:1:1
b. 1:2:1:1:1
c. 1:1:1:1:2
d. 1:1:2:1:1
e. 1:1:1:2:1
a. 2:1:1:1:1
The saphenous nerve is a continuation of:
a. Sciatic nerve
b. Tibial nerve
c. Obturator nerve
d. Femoral nerve
e. CPN
d. Femoral nerve
A patient’s examination reveals weakness of flexion and ankle inversion. The therapist suspects vascular compromise associated with this presentation. Palpation at which of the following locations is most likely to reveal diminished arterial pulse in the patient?
a. Dorsal aspect of the foot
b. Posterior to lateral malleolus
c. Posterior to medial malleolus
d. Popliteal fossa
c. Posterior to medial malleolus
Innervation of the interossei muscles of the foot:
a. Medial plantar nerve
b. Lateral plantar nerve
c. Both medial and lateral plantar nerves
d. None of these
b. Lateral plantar nerve
Resistance to tibialis anterior is given:
a. On plantar aspect of the foot towards PF and inversion
b. On plantar aspect of the foot towards DF and eversion
c. On dorsal aspect of the foot towards PF and inversion
d. On dorsal aspect of the foot towards PF and eversion
d. On dorsal aspect of the foot towards PF and eversion
A patient is limited in passive ankle DF when the knee is extended but is not limited when the knee is flexed. The most logical explanation is:
a. The gastrocnemius and soleus are responsible for the limitation
b. The soleus is responsible for the limitation
c. The gastrocnemius is responsible for the limitation
d. The popliteus is responsible for the limitation
c. The gastrocnemius is responsible for the limitation
A therapist palpates along the medial aspect of the foot and ankle. She palpates the head of the first metatarsal bone and mid joint. Immediately proximal to this site identifies the first cuneiform. What large bony prominence would you expect
to identify next if she continues in a proximal direction?
a. Calcaneus
b. Talar head
c. Medial malleolus
d. Navicular
d. Navicular
A therapist assesses the endfeel while completing passive PF ROM. the therapist classifies the endfeel as firm. Which of the following structures does not
contribute to the firm endfeel?
I. Tension in Tibialis Anterior
II. Tension in the anterior joint capsule
III. Tension in the ATFL
IV. Tension in the CFL
a. All of these
b. I, II, and III
c. I and III
d. II and IV
e. Only IV
e. Only IV