Ankle and Foot Complex Quiz

What is the main function of the ankle foot complex?

• Supporting the knee joint

• Allowing for rotation

• Providing a stable base of support

• Absorption of shocks

How many bones form the ankle foot complex?

• 20 bones

• 35 bones

• 25 bones

• 30 bones

Which bone in the foot is considered a 'caged bone'?

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Calcaneus

• Talus

What is the primary function of the deltoid ligament in the ankle?

• Preventing eversion of the ankle

• Stabilizing the lateral side of the ankle

• Assisting in plantar flexion

• Supporting the arches of the foot

Which ligament is predominantly responsible for preventing inversion of the foot?

• Deltoid ligament

• Anterior talofibular ligament

• Calcaneofibular ligament

• Posterior talofibular ligament

What is the range of motion for inversion and eversion at the subtalar joint?

• Inversion 5 degrees, Eversion 10 degrees

• Inversion 20 degrees, Eversion 5 degrees

• Inversion 10 degrees, Eversion 5 degrees

• Inversion 15 degrees, Eversion 10 degrees

Which muscle is part of the anterior compartment of the lower leg?

• Gastrocnemius

• Peroneus Longus

• Extensor Digitorum Longus

• Soleus

What is the primary function of the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot?

• Elastic propulsion during walking

• Supporting the weight of the body

• Resisting sustained strain

• Reducing ground reaction force

What is the primary cause of flatfoot (Pes Planus)?

• Weak deltoid ligament

• Eversion sprain of the medial ligament

• Excessive inversion of the subtalar joint

• Overstretched plantar fascia

Which ligament is the largest in the foot and prevents eversion of the ankle?

• Anterior talofibular ligament

• Deltoid ligament

• Posterior talofibular ligament

• Calcaneofibular ligament