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?

To note the tenderness, heat, swelling, or nodules Signup and view all the answers

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

Corns Signup and view all the answers

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

Pes cavus Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common site of sprains?

Ankles Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of gouty arthritis?

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

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

20 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of heel pain?

Plantar fasciitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of hammer toe?

Hyperextension of the metatarsophalangeal joint and flexion of the proximal interphalangeal joint Signup and view all the answers

How do you assess the metatarsophalangeal joints?

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

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