Sports Medicine Test Quest 3

25. As stress is applied to the ankle during plantar flexion and inversion, the first ligament to stretch is the

A) anterior talofibula

36. The primary support for the medial longitudinal arch is the

A) calcaneonavicular ligament

13. An athlete receives a minor blow to the head of the fibula. Which of the following might sustain a contusion from this blow?

A) common peroneal nerve

17. The nerve that innervates the anterior compartment of the lower leg is the

A) deep peroneal nerve

22. Each of the following can contribute to the development of a bunion at the 1st MTP joint except

A) excessive supination

6. The _______ is the main body stabilizer during walking or running.

A) hallux

41. MTSS is a periostitis that

A) is not associated with a stress fracture

14. Sesamoid disorders, medial tibial stress syndrome, and Achilles tendinitis are each associated with

A) pes planus

37. A highly specialized band of tissue on the plantar surface of the foot that provides support for the longitudinal arch is the

A) plantar fascia

38. Each of the following tests is used to confirm a suspected syndesmosis sprain EXCEPT

A) talar tilt

3. The _________ muscle is the primary foot inverter.

A) tibialis posterior

45. Avascular necrosis of the second metatarsal head is termed

B) Freiberg's disease

34. An athlete reports with longitudinal hypertrophy of the 2nd metatarsal and callus formation on the plantar surface of the head of the 2nd metatarsal. This condition is

B) Morton's toe

35. Which of the following ankle ligaments is not a part of the medial collateral ligament (deltoid ligament)?

B) calcaneofibular ligament

40. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Achilles tendinitis?

B) electrolyte imbalance

43. Tarsal Tunnel syndrome is often associated with

B) excessive valgus deformity

1. The sesamoid bones at the first MTP joint protect the _______ from weight-bearing trauma.

B) flexor digitorum longus

7. The closed-pack position of the talocrural joint is

B) maximum dorsiflexion

18. Several overuse injuries to the medial aspect of the foot and lower leg have been attributed to

B) prolonged pronation

15. Which of the following is NOT an intrinsic factor leading to metatarsalgia?

B) repetitive jumping

12. If the ________tendon ruptures, collapse of the midfoot and hyperpronation may be visible.

B) tibialis posterior

28. Acute rupture of the Achilles tendon is more commonly seen in individuals between the ages of

C) 30 to 50

21. An individual with ________________ often describes a sensation of having a stone in the shoe that worsens when standing.

C) Morton's neuroma

39. Treatment for a tibialis posterior strain could include

C) a medial shoe wedge

5. A _________ toe involves hyperextension of the MTP joint and flexion of the DIP and PIP joints.

C) claw

23. A direct blow to the anterior shin can result in each of the following except

C) fibular fracture

26. With excessive dorsiflexion and eversion, the talus is thrust laterally and can

C) fracture the lateral malleolus

4. Restricted toe extension at the 1st MTP joint due to a ridge of osteophytes palpable along the dorsal aspect of the metatarsal head is a hallmark sign of

C) hallus rigidis

32. Excessive or prolonged pronation in running, which leads to pain in the distal third of the medial tibial border not associated with a stress fracture, is typically

C) medial tibial stress syndrome

44. Which of the following is a potential sign of sural nerve entrapment?

C) positive Tinel's sign

31. Palpable pain just anterior to the Achilles tendon indicates irritation to the

C) retrocalcaneal bursa

33. Movement in which direction will isolate the anterior talofibular ligament in an anterior drawer test?

C) straight anterior movement with slight plantar flexion and inversion

27. The rupture of the ______ tendon could result in collapse of the midfoot and visible hyperpronation?

C) tibialis posterior

9. Which of the following is NOT a supportive structure for the plantar arches?

C) tibionavicular ligament

20. The management of turf toe includes each of the following EXCEPT:

C) wearing a lightweight, flexible shoe

30. Each of the following can overload the plantar fascia except

D) age over 40 years

8. Which of the following limits anterior translation of the talus on the tibia?

D) anterior talofibular ligament

10. Stretching the ______ helps decrease shortening of the plantar fascia.

D) gastrocnemius

29. Each of the following signs and symptoms indicate a ruptured Achilles tendon EXCEPT

D) limps with the foot and leg internally rotated

16. _____ is a hallmark sign of interdigital neuroma

D) pain that is relieved when barefooted

2. The muscles in the deep posterior compartment include each of the following EXCEPT:

D) soleus

24. Inversion ankle sprain results from excessive

D) supination

42. Which of the following is NOT a sign of deep vein thrombosis?

D) tingling or burning that radiates to the toes.

19. Hyperextension of the MTP joint of the great toe is called

D) turf toe

47. True or False? The ankle joint is capable of plantar flexion, dorsiflexion, inversion, and eversion.

False

52. True or False? Leg length discrepancy rarely contributes to chronic foot problems.

False

54. True or False? The sesamoid bones share in weight bearing by protecting the flexor hallucis longus brevis muscle as it passes between the two bones.

False

58. True or False? The short plantar (plantar calcaneocuboid) ligament is the primary supporting structure for the plantar arches.

False

59. True or False? During the weight-bearing phase of the gait cycle, the plantar fascia functions as a spring, to store mechanical energy, which is then released to help the foot push off from the surface.

False

60. True or False? General discomfort around the metatarsal heads is called plantar neuroma.

False

46. True or False? The midfoot region includes the navicular, cuboid, three cuneiform bones, and their articulations.

True

48. True or False? The femoral nerve and its' branches provide the primary innervation for the foot, ankle, and lower leg.

True

49. True or False? The muscles in the anterior compartment of the lower leg are responsible for dorsiflexion of the ankle.

True

50. True or False? Eversion and dorsiflexion injuries can lead to a fracture of the lateral malleolus.

True

51. True or False? An anterior acute compartment syndrome is a medical emergency.

True

53. True or False? Posterior heel pain during activity, relieved with rest, should indicate a possible apophysitis of the calcaneus.

True

55. True or False? The tarsometatarsal and intermetatarsal joints enable the foot to adapt to uneven surfaces during gait.

True

56. True or False? The true ankle joint is the talocrural joint, where dorsiflexion and plantar flexion take place.

True

57. True or False? The interosseous membrane between the tibia and fibula is so strong that strong lateral stresses will fracture the fibula rather than tear the membrane.

True

11. Which of the following phases of the gait cycle requires double leg support?

initial contact, midstance