CHAPTER 14



CHAPTER 14

The Foot

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The main supporting ligament of the medial longitudinal arch is the:

M, K A. deltoid. C. plantar aponeurosis.

(317) B. long plantar ligament. D. plantar calcaneonavicular.

2. What muscle passes behind the medial malleolus?

M, K A. Peroneus brevis C. Flexor digitorum brevis

(318) B. Tibialis posterior D. Extensor hallucis longus

3. A heel bruise may develop into what condition?

M, K A. Myositis ossificans

(323) B. Tibial periositis

C. Chronic inflammation of the periosteum

D. Talar periositis

4. A common foot condition with a sudden onset of pain in the arch region that

M, A is relieved by becoming non weight-bearing and gives extreme point tenderness

(324) at the plantar surface of the calcaneus may be indicative of a:

A. plantar fascia strain. C. bruised instep.

B. stress fracture. D. plantar neuroma.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the arches of the foot?

E, K A. Medial longitudinal arch C. Tarsal arch

(316) B. Transverse arch D. Metatarsal arch

6. Muscles that produce supination are the:

D, K A. peroneus longus and brevis.

(318) B. tibialis posterior and flexor digitorum longus.

C. gastrocnemius and soleus.

D. extensor digitorum longus and brevis.

7. Activity on hard surfaces or prolonged stress on the balls of the feet may cause:

D, A A. hammer toes. C. fallen transverse arch.

(327) B. plantar fasciitis. D. fallen longitudinal arch.

8. The fallen medial longitudinal arch is associated with (a):

M, A A. fallen metatarsal heads. C. tight achilles tendon.

(327) B. pes planus. D. pes cavus.

9. A general term to describe pain in the ball of the foot is:

E, K A. bursitis. C. Morton’s syndrome.

(326) B. metatarsalgia. D. exostoses.

10. A condition in which nerves are entrapped between the metatarsal heads

M, K producing swelling with radiating pain distally is called:

(329) A. Morton’s neuroma. C. hammer toes.

B. Morton’s syndrome. D. Hallux neuritis.

11. A stress fracture of the 2nd metatarsal is known as a:

D, K A. Jones fracture.

(325) B. Colles fracture.

C. Runners fracture.

D. March fracture.

12. A bunion formation is also known as a(n):

M, K A. bunionette. C. bone bruise.

(328) B. exostoses. D. apophysis.

13. A bunion is usually associated with a bone growth on:

E, K A. the first toe. C. the internal malleolus.

(328) B. any of the toes. D. the ball of the foot.

14. Another name for flat feet is:

E, K A. pes planus. C. pes cavus.

(327) B. pes equina. D. hallus rigidis.

15. Pain on the anterior medial heel that occurs with the first steps in the morning is M, K indicative of:

(324) A. calcaneal fractures. C. calcaneal apophysitis.

B. plantar fasciitis. D. cuboid subluxation.

16. An irritation located between the calcaneous and the Achilles tendon commonly

M, K called a “pump bump” is known as:

(322) A. retrocalcaneal bursitis. C. heel spur syndrome.

B. Sever’s disease. D. stress fracture.

17. Treatment for turf toes includes:

M, A A. plantar flexion taping. C. flat flexible insole.

(330) B. dorsiflexion taping. D. none of the above

18. All of the following are a cause of blisters except:

M, K A. shear forces on the skin. C. soft feet.

(331) B. improperly fitting shoes. D. wearing socks with no folds.

19. Which of the following is proper treatment for an ingrown toenail?

M, A A. Soaking the toe and trimming the nail

(332) B. Soaking the toe and removing the nail

C. Soaking the toe and inserting cotton under the nail

D. Soaking the toe and applying a bandage

20. How many phalanges are there in the foot?

M, K A. 10 C. 15

(316) B. 9 D. 14

21. The heel is also known as the:

E, K A. navicular. C. cuboid.

(323) B. talus. D. calcaneous.

22. What condition can occur with a Jones Fracture due to its poor blood supply?

M, K A. Anoxia C. Non union

(325) B. Myositis ossificans D. Atrophy

23. Which of the following structures is NOT a tarsal bone?

M, K A. Navicular C. Talus

(317) B. Metatarsal D. Cuboid

TRUE/FALSE

24. Fractures of the phalanges are usually the bone-crushing type such as those that

E, K may be incurred by kicking an object or stubbing the toe.

(327)

25. The extensor hallucis longus assists in inversion and dorsiflexion.

M, K

(318)

26. Plantar fasciitis, or heel spur syndrome, is rarely seen in distance runners

M, K but is very common in sprinters.

(324)

27. A common bursitis of the foot is retrocalcaneal bursitis, which is located

M, K just above the attachment of the Achilles tendon.

(322)

28. Morton’s toe is a condition in which the second metatarsal is abnormally long.

E, K

(325)

29. A bunion on the first metatarsal is often associated with a depressed or flattened

M, K transverse arch and a pronated foot.

(328)

30. A Jones fracture occurs at the base of the fifth metatarsal and most often is a stress

M, K fracture.

(325)

31. Decreasing the size of a callus can help prevent problems, but the entire callus

M, A should not be removed.

(330)

32. Turf toe is a hyperflexion injury of the great toe.

E, K

(330)

33. Conservative treatment of a second metatarsal stress fracture is crucial because

M, K the metatarsals do not receive a good blood supply; this results in a non union.

(325)

34. Treatment of Morton’s neuroma involves placing a teardrop shaped pad between

M, A the heads of the third and fourth metatarsals.

(329)

35. Soft corns usually develop between the 4th and 5th toes and should be protected

M, A with a felt doughnut pad.

(331)

36. Bleeding under the toenail bed should be relieved between 24 - 48 hours after the

M, A injury.

(333)

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