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RAD141-Chap 7b
RAD141-Chap 7b - Techniques for ankle and foot
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which projection best demonstrates the tarsals and interspaces? | the oblique projection |
| Which projection best demonstrates the calcaneus? | the lateral projection |
| What is congenital clubfoot? Which technique s/b used? | the foot is medially rotated; the Kite Method s/b used |
| What does polydactyl mean? | webbed feet and hands; extra fingers and toes |
| What are the surfaces of the foot called? | the top (anterior) surface -> dorsum (from dorsum pedis - surface opposite the sole of the foot); posterior surface -> plantar surface |
| What are the various projections of the foot? | anteroposterior (AP) projection (aka dorsoplantar (DP) projection); less common is the posteroanterior (PA) projection (aka plantodorsal (PD) projection) |
| What are the various movements of the foot and ankle? | dorsiflexion (decr angle between dorsum pedis & anterior of lower leg), plantar flexion (pointing the foot and toe downward), inversion (aka varus - inward turning of ankle and subtalar joints), eversion (aka valgus - outward turning or bending) |
| Does the lower leg rotate during eversion or inversion? | no; accidental forced inversion or eversion can result in a sprained ankle |
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