SMI foot injuries

Question 1

The extrinsic muscles cause movement of the toes and help support the arches of the foot. The intrinsic muscles aid in movement of the ankle and foot.

Answer 1

False.

Question 2

Which muscle originates on the lateral condyle of the tibia, proximal 2/3 of lateral tibia, interosseous?

Answer 2

Tibialis Anterior

Question 3

Together the __ and __ bones help form the main arches of the foot, which are essential for weight-bearing and walking.

Answer 3

Metatarsal and Tarsal.

Question 4

This __ is the largest of the seven articulating bones that make up the tarsus.

Answer 4

Calcaneus.

Question 5

The __ also sits above the heel bone.

Answer 5

Talus.

Question 6

The __ is one of the two largest bones of the foot.

Answer 6

Talus.

Question 7

When palpating the foot, which 2 bones create the subtler joint?

Answer 7

Calcaneus and Talus.

Question 8

How many joints are in the foot?

Answer 8

38

Question 9

Although small, the _ bone is important in stabilizing the ankle and arch of the foot.

Answer 9

Navicular.

Question 10

What is plantar fasciitis?

Answer 10

Inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes.

Question 11

The __ refer to the five long bones found in each foot. They are numbered 1 to 5 from medial to lateral.

Answer 11

Metatarsals.

Question 12

Often called heel, the __ is a large and strong bone that forms the back of the foot and transfers most of the body weight from the lower extremity of the ground.

Answer 12

Calcaneus.

Question 13

Which muscle originates on the lateral posterior surface of the tibia, proximal 2/3 of the medial fibula, interosseous membrane, deep fascia?

Answer 13

Tibialis Posterior

Question 14

What is the action of the Peroneus Brevis?

Answer 14

Ankle eversion and plantar flexion, gives lateral stability to ankle.

Question 15

Which muscle inserts on the lateral plantar surface of 1st cuneiform and base of 1st metatarsal?

Answer 15

Peroneus Longus.

Question 16

The __ is located in the hind-foot with the talus and articulates with the talus and cuboid bones.

Answer 16

Calcaneus.

Question 17

The Extensor Digitorum Longus muscle is responsible for what actions?

Answer 17

Lateral 4 toes extension, ankle dorsiflexion and eversion.

Question 18

Where does the Extensor Hallucis Longus Muscle insert?

Answer 18

Dorsal surface of base of distal phalanx of hallux.

Question 19

How many bones are in the human foot?

Answer 19

26

Question 20

The intrinsic muscles cause movement of the toes and help support the arches of the foot. The extrinsic muscles aid in movement of the ankle and foot.

Answer 20

True.

Question 21

What is an arch of the foot?

Answer 21

The transverse, medial longitudinal and lateral longitudinal are all arches of the foot.

Question 22

The foot had 26 bones which are made up of what number of bones?

Answer 22

7 tarsals, 5 metatarsals, 14 phalanges.

Question 23

Adam fell off a ladder and landed on his feet. He now feels sudden pain in his heel and it was difficult for him to put weight on that foot. When he took off his shoe he saw that he had swelling bruising. What type of injury does Adam possibly have?

Answer 23

Heel bruise.

Question 24

What does the acronym RICE stand for?

Answer 24

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.

Question 25

Rachel recently had a pedicure. A day later she noticed that her toe was red, she had some pain, and discomfort while walking with her shoes on. What type of injury could Rachel possibly have?

Answer 25

Unguis Incarnatus.

Question 26

What is a Metatarsophalangeal Sprain which is commonly called Astro-turf Toe or Turf-Toe?

Answer 26

Injury to the MTP Joint of the big toe.

Question 27

What is a heel spur?

Answer 27

Bony growth on the calcaneus that causes pain inflammation of the accompanying soft tissue.

Question 28

John is experiencing severe pain near his heel when he first takes a step in the morning when he wakes up and during activity. What injury could John possibly have?

Answer 28

Plantar Fasciitis.

Question 29

Allison is a dancer who has been experiencing difficulty walking. When she was evaluated the examiner noticed that she was experiencing pain over the Diaphyseal/Metaphyseal Junction and that she had noticeable swelling in her foot. What could Allison be suffering from?

Answer 29

Jones Fracture.

Question 30

Adam fell off a ladder and had his foot crushed by the item he was trying to hang. He now feels sudden pain in his heel and it was difficult for him to put weight on that foot. When he took off his shoe he saw that he had swelling bruising in the heel of his foot. What type of injury could Adam possibly have?

Answer 30

Os Calis Fracture.

Question 31

Matthew is a multi-sport athlete. He plays sports during the fall, winter and spring season competitively for his school. Over the summer he spends time competing in National Tournaments. He is constantly going through repetitive motions as all his sports require the same footwork patterns. Since the start of the school year he notices that he has pain in his right foot. The pain goes away when he is not competing; when he does compete it is constant and worsens over time. He complains of tenderness and swelling in the ball of his foot. What type of injury does Matthew possibly have?

Answer 31

Metatarsal Stress Fracture.

Question 32

Matthew is a multi-sport athlete. He plays sports during the fall, winter and spring season competitively for his school. Over the summer he spends time competing in National Tournaments. He is constantly going through repetitive motions as all his sports require the same footwork patterns. Since the start of the school year he noticed that he has pain, abnormal swelling and redness of the big toe. He also notices that he has stiffness in his big toe that is constantly there. What type of injury does Matthew possibly have.

Answer 32

Metatarsophalangeal Sprain (Astro-Turf Toe)

Question 33

James is a basketball player who recently got new shoes before the start of the season. During practice he noticed slight discomfort and did not think much of the pain. As practice went on he continued to experience pain. When practice was finally done he took his shoe off and noticed that his heel was swollen, he had redness all over his feet and had a raised fluid filled area. What injury could James possibly have?

Answer 33

Blisters.