Module #2 Flashcards
Foot, Ankle, Lower Leg
Are the Deltoid Ligaments on the on the medial or lateral side of the foot?
Medial
How are the tarsal bones named?
Medial -Lateral, First, second, third
What does the distal tibiofibular joint (tibia and fibula) Form?
Ankle Mortise
What three movements are “Pronation” of the foot
Dorsiflexion, Eversion, Abduction of the foot
What three movements are “Supination” of the foot
Plantarflexion, Inversion, Adduction of the foot
What four ligaments make up the deltoid ligaments?
Anterior Tibiotalar
Posterior Tibiotalar
Tibiocalcanean
Tibionavicular
What is the most common type of ankle sprain?
Lateral ankle sprain at the anterior talofibular
What stabilizes the medial longitudinal arch?
Spring Ligament-Plantar Calcaneofibular
Without this, tendons would not be safe!
Retinaculum
how many compartments is the lower leg divided into?
4
What are compartments separated by?
Strong Fascia Walls
___________ is not a true arch
Transverse arch
Which muscle plays a huge role in supporting the medial arch of the foot?
Tibialis Posterior
Tibial Nerve entrapment syndrome
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Most common affected compartment in the leg
Anterior
A fracture affecting one or more of the malleoli
POTT’S FRACTURE
How long does the first stage of healing take for fractures?
72 Hours
How are lateral ankle sprains measured?
Grade 1: mild, Grade 2: Moderate, Grade 3: Severe or total
Floating matter in the space where blood travels through
Embolus
Normal heart rate
60-100 Beats per minute
irregular heart beat
arrythmias
Avoid pacemaker side for how many weeks
6 weeks. Avoid entire area surrounding it
If a client is having an angina attack, you can administer how many nitro doses?
3
Why is the head of the fibular an endangerment site?
it doesn’t have a lot of fat or muscle to protect it
What structure goes around the head of the fibula?
Common Fibular Nerve
What is an easy test for Plantar Fasciitis?
Windless Test