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Anatomy and Physical Examination of the Foot and Ankle
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Anatomy and Physical Examination of the Foot and Ankle

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What is a common indication of a torn meniscus in the knee?

  • A longitudinal arch
  • A smooth, rounded medial malleolar prominence
  • A laterally deviated great toe
  • Pain or clicking (correct)

    • What is the normal alignment of the toes?

  • They point in a circular motion
  • They point upwards
  • They point backwards
  • They point forward and lie flat (correct)

    • What is the characteristic of a foot with no arches?

  • Pes planus (correct)
  • Pes varus
  • Pes cavus
  • Hallux valgus

    • What is the purpose of palpating the ankles and feet?

    <p>To note the tenderness, heat, swelling, or nodules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the painful thickening of the skin over bony prominences?

    <p>Corns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a foot with a high arch?

    <p>Pes cavus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common site of sprains?

    <p>Ankles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of gouty arthritis?

    <p>Tender, painful, reddened, hot, and swollen metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range of dorsiflexion of the ankle and foot?

    <p>20 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of heel pain?

    <p>Plantar fasciitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of hammer toe?

    <p>Hyperextension of the metatarsophalangeal joint and flexion of the proximal interphalangeal joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you assess the metatarsophalangeal joints?

    <p>By squeezing the foot from each side with your thumb and fingers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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