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Ch 5- The Ankle and Lower leg

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What forms the ankle mortise?   show
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Where is the interosseous membrane lie?   show
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show calcaneal tubercle  
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What type of joint is the talocrural joint?   show
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show A joint separated by a space filled with synovial fluid  
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show anterior talofibular (ATF), calcaneofibular (CF), posterior talofibular (PTF)  
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show anterior tibiotalar (ATT), tibiocalcaneal (TC), posterior tibiotalar (PTT) , and tibionavicular (TN)  
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What kind of support does the deltoid ligament provide?   show
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show A relatively immobile joint in which two bones are bound together by ligaments  
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show inversion and eversion  
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What are the four compartments of the lower leg?   show
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What muscles lie in the anterior compartment of the lower leg?   show
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What action do the muscles of the anterior compartment contribute to?   show
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What is the name of the pulse that can be found on the anterior aspect of the ankle?   show
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show Peroneus longus and Peroneus brevis  
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What action do the muscles of the lateral compartment contribute to?   show
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What nerve does the lateral compartment contain?   show
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What muscles lie in the superficial posterior compartment of the lower leg?   show
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What action do the muscles of the superficial posterior compartment contribute to?   show
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What muscle lies in the deep posterior compartment of the lower leg?   show
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show primary adductor of the forefoot while also assisting in plantarflexion and inversion  
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show subtendinous calcaneal, subcutaneous calcaneal  
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show The athlete's ability to sense the position of one or more joints  
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What structures should be inspected on the lateral side of the lower leg?   show
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What structures should be inspected on the anterior side of the lower leg?   show
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show medial malleolus, medial longitudinal arch  
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What structures should be inspected on the posterior side of the lower leg?   show
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What fibular structures should be palpated?   show
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show lateral malleolus, calcaneofibular ligament, ATF, PTF, peroneal retinaculum, peroneal tubercle, cuboid, base of the fifth metatarsal, peroneus tertius  
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show anterior tibial shaft, tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus, dome of the talus, extensor retinacula, sinus tarsi  
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What medial structures should be palpated?   show
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What posterior structures should be palpated?   show
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show 70 degree range, 20 degrees of dorsiflexion and 50 degrees of plantar flexion  
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What is the range of active inversion and eversion?   show
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show centered on the lateral malleoulus  
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show over the talocrural joint line, centered between the malleoli  
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show ATF  
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What ligament does the talar tilt test ?   show
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What does a positive kleiger's test implicate?   show
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show gross fracture or stress fracture of the fibula when pain is described along the fibluar shaft. syndesmosis sprain when pain is described at the distal tibiofibular joint  
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What are the pain characteristics of an inversion ankle sprain?   show
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show Inversion, plantarflexion, or talar rotation in any combination  
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show findings include swelling around the lateral joint capsule, which may spread to the dorsum of the foot and into the sinus tarsi. ecchymosis may be present around the lateral malleolus  
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show anterior portion of the distal tibiofibular ligaments  
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What is the MOI of a syndesmotic ankle sprain?   show
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show swelling possibly present over the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis  
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What are the pain characteristics of an eversion ankle sprain?   show
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What is the MOI of a eversion ankle sprain?   show
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What would you find on inspection of a eversion ankle sprain?   show
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show along the shaft of the tibia or fibula; localized during or after exercise; may be described as a localized "ache" while at rest  
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What is the MOI of a lower leg stress fracture?   show
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What would you find on inspection of a lower leg stress fracture?   show
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What does a positive bump test implicate?   show
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show posterior aspect of the talus, anterior to the achilles tendon  
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What is the MOI of os trigonum syndrome?   show
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show swelling possibly observed anteromedial and anterolaterl to the achilles tendon.  
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What are the pain characteristics of an achilles tendinitis?   show
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What is the MOI of an achilles tendinitis?   show
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show Possible visible edema along the length of the tendon; the tendon on the involved leg may appear thicker than on the opposite leg  
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What are the pain characteristics of an achilles tendon rupture?   show
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show Forceful plantarflexion with eccentric loading, usually the result of eccentric loading or plyometric contraction of the calf muscle  
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What would you find on inspection of an achilles tendon rupture?   show
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show achilles tendon rupture  
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show Behind the lateral malleolus in the area of the superior peroneal retinaculum, across the lateral malleolus, length of the peroneal tendons, and, in some cases, at the site of the inferior peroneal retinaculum  
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show forceful dorsiflexion and eversion or plantarflexion and inversion  
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What would you find on inspection of subluxating peroneal tendons?   show
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show Numbness is possibly described in the dorsum of the foot, especially in the web space between the first and second toes. anterolateral portion of the lower leg, which is described as "achy", "sharp", or "dull". other complaints such as muscle tightness,  
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What is the MOI of anterior compartment syndrome?   show
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show The anterolateral compartment may appear shiny and swollen. In advanced cases, possible discoloration of the dorsum of the foot may be present.  
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What does a positive homan's sign implicate?   show
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