Ankle and Foot

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Information from Lecture 7 of Biomechanics
Robin Sommerfeld
Quiz by Robin Sommerfeld, updated more than 1 year ago
Robin Sommerfeld
Created by Robin Sommerfeld about 6 years ago
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Question 1

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Which bones make up the transverse tarsal joint?
Answer
  • Calcaneous
  • Metatarsals
  • Medial cuneiform
  • Cuboid
  • Talus
  • Navicular

Question 2

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Functions of the foot an ankle are:
Answer
  • Support body weight
  • Control and stabilize the leg on a planted foot
  • Shock absorption
  • Fine motor skills
  • Adjust to uneven surfaces
  • Propel body forward

Question 3

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Which of these is a dynamic stabilizer of the arches of the foot?
Answer
  • Bone shape
  • Tibialis anterior muscle
  • Short plantar ligament
  • Plantar aponeurosis

Question 4

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The biomechanics of the foot controlling toe flexion/extension and the raising/lowering of longitudinal arches can be compared to a Windlass Mechanism
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 5

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At what point in the gait cycle does the center of mass travel from behind to ahead of the foot?
Answer
  • Heel strike
  • Foot Flat
  • Deceleration
  • Midstance

Question 6

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The two phases of the gait cycle are the 5-stage [blank_start]stance[blank_end] phase and the 3-stage [blank_start]swing[blank_end] phase.
Answer
  • stance
  • swing

Question 7

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What is the definition of cadence?
Answer
  • Distance traveled in 1 gait cycle
  • Rate of walking, expressed in steps per minute
  • Force transmitted through foot during heel strike
  • Distance between heel of one foot and heel of the other during step

Question 8

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Plantar fasciitis is a repetitive strain injury that OT's can help through activity analysis, ergonomic evaluation and orthotics.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 9

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The medical term for bunions is [blank_start]halux valgus[blank_end].
Answer
  • halux valgus

Question 10

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If your client presents with an altered gait, midfoot arthritis, pain, swelling and decreased ADL function, you might suspect that they have:
Answer
  • Fractured talus
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Halux valgus
  • Lisfranc injury
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