Question 1

Which of the following motions together make up pronation of the ankle and foot complex?

Accepted Answer

A) Inversion, adduction, plantar flexion 
B) Eversion, abduction, dorsiflexion 
C) Eversion, adduction, dorsiflexion. 
D) Inversion, adduction, plantar flexion. 
A) Inversion, adduction, plantar flexion 
B) Eversion, abduction, dorsiflexion 
C) Eversion, adduction, dorsiflexion. 
D) Inversion, adduction, plantar flexion. B

Question 2

Which of the following ligaments is MOST LIKELY to be injured with an ankle inversion sprain?

Accepted Answer

A) Posterior tibiofibular 
B) Anterior tibiofibular 
C) Calcaneofibular 
D) Tibiocalcaneal 
A) Posterior tibiofibular 
B) Anterior tibiofibular 
C) Calcaneofibular 
D) Tibiocalcaneal C

Question 3

Which of the following bones comprise the forefoot?

Accepted Answer

A) Metatarsals, phalanges 
B) Navicular, three cuneiforms, cuboid 
C) Talus, calcaneus 
D) Tibia, fibula, talus 
A) Metatarsals, phalanges 
B) Navicular, three cuneiforms, cuboid 
C) Talus, calcaneus 
D) Tibia, fibula, talus A

Question 4

Which of the following statements BEST describes characteristics and function of the soleus muscle?

Accepted Answer

A) Slow-twitch fibers, works over a period of time controlling body sway at the ankle 
B) Slow-twitch fibers, produces powerful contractions needed for push-off when walking 
C) Fast-twitch fibers, works over a period of time controlling body sway at the ankle 
D) Fast-twitch fibers, produces powerful contractions needed for push-off when walking 
A) Slow-twitch fibers, works over a period of time controlling body sway at the ankle 
B) Slow-twitch fibers, produces powerful contractions needed for push-off when walking 
C) Fast-twitch fibers, works over a period of time controlling body sway at the ankle 
D) Fast-twitch fibers, produces powerful contractions needed for push-off when walking

Question 5

What is the arthrokinematic motion of the talus during open-chain talocrural plantar flexion?

Accepted Answer

A) Rolls posterior, slides anterior 
B) Rolls and slides anterior 
C) Rolls anterior, slides posterior 
D) Rolls and slides posterior 
A) Rolls posterior, slides anterior 
B) Rolls and slides anterior 
C) Rolls anterior, slides posterior 
D) Rolls and slides posterior

Question 6

What is the arthrokinematic motion of the talus during open-chain talocrural dorsiflexion?

Accepted Answer

A) Rolls posterior, slides anterior 
B) Rolls and slides anterior 
C) Rolls anterior, slides posterior 
D) Rolls and slides posterior 
A) Rolls posterior, slides anterior 
B) Rolls and slides anterior 
C) Rolls anterior, slides posterior 
D) Rolls and slides posterior

Question 7

Which of the following bony configurations contributes to a greater capacity for ankle inversion compared with eversion?

Accepted Answer

A) Lateral malleolus extends further distally than medial malleolus 
B) Lateral malleolus extends more anterior than medial malleolus 
C) Medial malleolus extends further distally than lateral malleolus 
D) Medial malleolus extends more anterior than lateral malleolus 
A) Lateral malleolus extends further distally than medial malleolus 
B) Lateral malleolus extends more anterior than medial malleolus 
C) Medial malleolus extends further distally than lateral malleolus 
D) Medial malleolus extends more anterior than lateral malleolus

Question 8

What is the typical angle of tibial torsion seen in adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Proximal end rotated 5°-10° laterally compared with distal end 
B) Distal end rotated 20°-30° laterally compared with proximal end 
C) Proximal end rotated 20°-30° laterally compared with distal end 
D) Distal end rotated 5°-10° laterally compared with proximal end 
A) Proximal end rotated 5°-10° laterally compared with distal end 
B) Distal end rotated 20°-30° laterally compared with proximal end 
C) Proximal end rotated 20°-30° laterally compared with distal end 
D) Distal end rotated 5°-10° laterally compared with proximal end

Question 9

What is the primary function of the fibularis longus and fibularis brevis muscles during open-chain activities?

Accepted Answer

A) Everts foot 
B) Inverts foot, assists with dorsiflexion 
C) Inverts foot 
D) Everts foot, assists with plantar flexion 
A) Everts foot 
B) Inverts foot, assists with dorsiflexion 
C) Inverts foot 
D) Everts foot, assists with plantar flexion

Question 10

-Which of the following motions at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joint motions is displayed in the image?

Accepted Answer

A) Adduction 
B) Abduction 
C) Flexion 
D) Hyperextension 
A) Adduction 
B) Abduction 
C) Flexion 
D) Hyperextension

Question 11

-Which of the following landmarks is used to palpate the proximal attachment and muscle belly of the tibialis anterior muscle?

Accepted Answer

A) Mid tibial shaft 
B) Lateral tibial condyle and proximal tibial shaft 
C) Mid fibular shaft 
D) Medial tibial condyle and proximal fibular shaft 
A) Mid tibial shaft 
B) Lateral tibial condyle and proximal tibial shaft 
C) Mid fibular shaft 
D) Medial tibial condyle and proximal fibular shaft

Question 12

Which of the following muscles forms a sling to lift and support the transverse and medial longitudinal arches?

Accepted Answer

A) Tibialis posterior, fibularis brevis 
B) Extensor hallucis longus, flexor hallucis longus 
C) Tibialis anterior, fibularis longus (peroneus longus) 
D) Flexor digitorum longus, soleus 
A) Tibialis posterior, fibularis brevis 
B) Extensor hallucis longus, flexor hallucis longus 
C) Tibialis anterior, fibularis longus (peroneus longus) 
D) Flexor digitorum longus, soleus

Question 13

What is the function of the tibialis anterior muscle after the heel touches (heel strike or initial contact) the ground during walking?

Accepted Answer

A) Eccentrically plantar flexes foot toward ground 
B) Concentrically lowers foot to ground 
C) Concentrically plantar flexes foot toward ground 
D) Eccentrically lowers foot to ground 
A) Eccentrically plantar flexes foot toward ground 
B) Concentrically lowers foot to ground 
C) Concentrically plantar flexes foot toward ground 
D) Eccentrically lowers foot to ground

Question 14

-Which of the following foot arches has a characteristic of elasticity and is the main shock-absorbing structure of the foot?

Accepted Answer

A) Lateral longitudinal arch 
B) Medial longitudinal arch 
C) Transverse arch 
D) Medial, lateral, and transverse arches 
A) Lateral longitudinal arch 
B) Medial longitudinal arch 
C) Transverse arch 
D) Medial, lateral, and transverse arches

Question 15

What is the primary function of the tibialis anterior muscle?

Accepted Answer

A) Dorsiflexion, inversion 
B) Dorsiflexion, extends metatarsophalangeal joints 
C) Plantar flexion, inversion 
D) Eversion, plantar flexion 
A) Dorsiflexion, inversion 
B) Dorsiflexion, extends metatarsophalangeal joints 
C) Plantar flexion, inversion 
D) Eversion, plantar flexion

Question 16

What is the function of the tibialis posterior on the medial longitudinal arch as the leg accepts weight-bearing during standing, walking, or running?

Accepted Answer

A) Concentrically contracts to lift arch upward 
B) Eccentrically contracts to control rate of lowering of arch as leg accepts weight 
C) Eccentrically contracts to lift arch upward 
D) Concentrically contracts to control rate of lowering of arch as leg accepts weight 
A) Concentrically contracts to lift arch upward 
B) Eccentrically contracts to control rate of lowering of arch as leg accepts weight 
C) Eccentrically contracts to lift arch upward 
D) Concentrically contracts to control rate of lowering of arch as leg accepts weight

Question 17

What is the function of the fibularis longus during closed-chain activities when the body shifts weight from the rearfoot to the forefoot when walking?

Accepted Answer

A) Supinates forefoot 
B) Provides support to medial longitudinal arch 
C) Holds first ray in contact with ground 
D) Provides mobility to first tarsometatarsal joint 
A) Supinates forefoot 
B) Provides support to medial longitudinal arch 
C) Holds first ray in contact with ground 
D) Provides mobility to first tarsometatarsal joint

Question 18

What muscle provides the primary action of lifting the heel off the ground during walking?

Accepted Answer

A) Concentric open-chain contraction of tibialis anterior 
B) Concentric closed-chain contraction of gastrocnemius 
C) Eccentric open-chain contraction of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus 
D) Eccentric closed-chain contraction of gastrocnemius 
A) Concentric open-chain contraction of tibialis anterior 
B) Concentric closed-chain contraction of gastrocnemius 
C) Eccentric open-chain contraction of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus 
D) Eccentric closed-chain contraction of gastrocnemius

Question 19

Which muscles provide a gripping force on the ground during sway to help maintain balance?

Accepted Answer

A) Tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus 
B) Flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus 
C) Gastrocnemius, soleus 
D) Fibularis longus, fibularis brevis 
A) Tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus 
B) Flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus 
C) Gastrocnemius, soleus 
D) Fibularis longus, fibularis brevis

Question 20

What is the primary function of ankle and foot complex supination at the subtalar joint?

Accepted Answer

A) Places foot in position allowing foot to be rigid enough for propulsion during walking 
B) Places foot in position allowing foot to adapt to various surfaces 
C) Unlocks subtalar joint allowing foot to adapt to various surfaces 
D) Unlocks subtalar joint allowing foot to be rigid enough for propulsion during walking 
A) Places foot in position allowing foot to be rigid enough for propulsion during walking 
B) Places foot in position allowing foot to adapt to various surfaces 
C) Unlocks subtalar joint allowing foot to adapt to various surfaces 
D) Unlocks subtalar joint allowing foot to be rigid enough for propulsion during walking

Which of the following motions together make up pronation of the ankle and foot complex?

Which of the following ligaments is MOST LIKELY to be injured with an ankle inversion sprain?

Which of the following bones comprise the forefoot?

Which of the following statements BEST describes characteristics and function of the soleus muscle?

What is the arthrokinematic motion of the talus during open-chain talocrural plantar flexion?

What is the arthrokinematic motion of the talus during open-chain talocrural dorsiflexion?

Which of the following bony configurations contributes to a greater capacity for ankle inversion compared with eversion?

What is the typical angle of tibial torsion seen in adults?

What is the primary function of the fibularis longus and fibularis brevis muscles during open-chain activities?

-Which of the following motions at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joint motions is displayed in the image?

-Which of the following landmarks is used to palpate the proximal attachment and muscle belly of the tibialis anterior muscle?

Which of the following muscles forms a sling to lift and support the transverse and medial longitudinal arches?

What is the function of the tibialis anterior muscle after the heel touches (heel strike or initial contact) the ground during walking?

-Which of the following foot arches has a characteristic of elasticity and is the main shock-absorbing structure of the foot?

What is the primary function of the tibialis anterior muscle?

What is the function of the tibialis posterior on the medial longitudinal arch as the leg accepts weight-bearing during standing, walking, or running?

What is the function of the fibularis longus during closed-chain activities when the body shifts weight from the rearfoot to the forefoot when walking?

What muscle provides the primary action of lifting the heel off the ground during walking?

Which muscles provide a gripping force on the ground during sway to help maintain balance?

What is the primary function of ankle and foot complex supination at the subtalar joint?

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Exam 13: Structure and Function of the Ankle and Foot Complex

Which of the following motions together make up pronation of the ankle and foot complex?

Which of the following ligaments is MOST LIKELY to be injured with an ankle inversion sprain?

Which of the following bones comprise the forefoot?

Which of the following statements BEST describes characteristics and function of the soleus muscle?

What is the arthrokinematic motion of the talus during open-chain talocrural plantar flexion?

What is the arthrokinematic motion of the talus during open-chain talocrural dorsiflexion?

Which of the following bony configurations contributes to a greater capacity for ankle inversion compared with eversion?

What is the typical angle of tibial torsion seen in adults?

What is the primary function of the fibularis longus and fibularis brevis muscles during open-chain activities?

-Which of the following motions at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joint motions is displayed in the image?

-Which of the following landmarks is used to palpate the proximal attachment and muscle belly of the tibialis anterior muscle?

Which of the following muscles forms a sling to lift and support the transverse and medial longitudinal arches?

What is the function of the tibialis anterior muscle after the heel touches (heel strike or initial contact) the ground during walking?

-Which of the following foot arches has a characteristic of elasticity and is the main shock-absorbing structure of the foot?

What is the primary function of the tibialis anterior muscle?

What is the function of the tibialis posterior on the medial longitudinal arch as the leg accepts weight-bearing during standing, walking, or running?

What is the function of the fibularis longus during closed-chain activities when the body shifts weight from the rearfoot to the forefoot when walking?

What muscle provides the primary action of lifting the heel off the ground during walking?

Which muscles provide a gripping force on the ground during sway to help maintain balance?

What is the primary function of ankle and foot complex supination at the subtalar joint?

Principles of Kinesiology and Biomechanics

Structure and Function of Joints

Structure and Function of Muscles

Additional Biomechanical Principles

Structure and Function of the Spine

Structure and Ventilation Function of the Thorax

Structure and Function of the Temporomandibular Joint

Structure and Function of the Shoulder Complex

Structure and Function of the Elbow Complex

Structure and Function of the Wrist and Hand Complex

Structure and Function of the Hip Complex

Structure and Function of the Knee

The Kinesiology of Gait

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