The Foot Yr 2 Flashcards
1
Q
two common METs
A
Ankle joint into dorsiflexion Subtalar joint into inversion/ eversion
2
Q
Morton’s test
A
squeeze toes +ve ; sharp pain /neurological symptoms (usually 3rd toe)
3
Q
Anterior draw test for ankle
A
Hold distal tibia firm, cup calcaneous and pull firmly anteriorly. +ve = tear of anterior talofibular ligament
4
Q
Inversion test for ankle
A
+ ve for
calcaneofibular ligament
5
Q
Tarsal Tunnel Nerve entrapment
- entrapment of posterior tibial nerve travelling behind the flexor retinaculum
A
briskly tap directly behind medial malleolus.
6
Q
What bones make up wth lateral arch?
A
calcaneus, cuboid, 4 & 5th metatarsals
7
Q
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8
Q
What bones make up the medial arch of the foot?
A
calcaneus, talus, navicular, cuneiform, metatarsals
9
Q
What muscles cause plantar flexion at the ankle joint? (downwards action)
A
gastrocnemius & soleus
peroneus longus
