Ankle Exam Quiz

How many bones does the foot consist of?

• 24 bones

• 26 bones

• 28 bones

• 30 bones

Which ligament resists eversion in the foot?

• Anterior Talofibular Ligament

• Posterior Talofibular Ligament

• Calcaneofibular Ligament

• Tibionavicular Ligament

What is the function of the Tibialis anterior muscle?

• Plantar flexion + inversion

• Dorsiflexion + inversion

• Plantar flexion + eversion

• Dorsiflexion + eversion

Which deformity is described as dorsiflexion + eversion?

• Hind foot valgus

• Hind foot varus

• Fore foot valgus

• Fore foot varus

What is the cause of Hallux rigidus?

• Hyperextension of MTP ONLY

• Flexion of PIP

• Hyperextension of MTP & DIP

• Degeneration of interphalangeal joint

Where is the Dorsalis pedis artery located?

• Between Tibialis posterior and Tibialis anterior

• Between Flexor digitorum and Posterior tibialis artery

• Between Extensor Hallucis Longus and Extensor digitorum longus

• Between Peroneus Longus and Peroneus Brevis

Which ligament is not palpable in the lateral view?

• Deltoid ligament

• Posterior Talofibular Ligament

• Calcaneofibular Ligament

• Anterior Talofibular Ligament

What is the main action of Peroneus longus and brevius muscles?

• Pure eversion

• Dorsiflexion + eversion

• Pure inversion

• Plantar flexion + inversion

Which deformity is described as planter flexion + inversion?

• Talipes equinovarus

• Talipes equinovalgus

• Talipes calcaneovarus

• Talipes calcaneovalgus

What is the function of the Plantar Fascia?

• Resist planter flex and inversion

• Resist eversion

• Cause tension on calcaneus

• Direct to head of metatarsal