Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements best describes the windlass mechanism of the plantar aponeuroses (fascia) ?
A) Passive flexion of the big toe causes the medial longitudinal arch to elevate.
B) Tension on the lateral calcaneus causes the lateral longitudinal arch to elevate.
C) Passive extension of the big toe causes the medial longitudinal arch to elevate.
D) Tension causes the axes of the midtarsal joints to become more parallel at push-off.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q16: Your patient was casted and presents with
Q17: What is the weight distribution through the
Q18: During closed chain pronation,_.<br>A) the lower limb
Q19: The talocrural joint functions in the motion
Q20: What is the function of the tarsometatarsal
Q21: The transverse tarsal joint is formed by:<br>A)
Q22: When performing resisted testing of your patient's
Q23: Identify the proximal and distal articular surfaces
Q24: What is the metatarsal break? What function
Q26: Your patient demonstrates decreased open chain pronation