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11 Cards in this Set
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Terminology |
Dorsiflexion – bending toward the rear. Plantar-flexion – bending away from rear. Inversion of the foot – to turn the foot inward; inner border of the foot lifts. Eversion of the foot – to turn the foot outward.Pronation – to turn (a limb, hand, or foot) so that the palm or sole is directed downwards Supination – to turn (a limb, hand, or foot) so that the palm or sole is directed upwards |
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Anatomy Ankle/Foot |
Tibia Fibula Tarsals (7) Metatarsals (5) Phalanges (14) |
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Joints of the Ankle/Foot |
Talocrural Dorsiflexion/Plantarflexion Distal Tibiofibular Subtalar Inversion/Eversion Intertarsal Tarsometatarsal Metatarsophalangeal Interphalangeal |
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Ligaments |
The deltoid ligament is the primary stabilizer of the medial side of the talocrural (ankle) joint. |
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3 primary ligaments |
Anterior talofibular Posterior talofibular Calcaneofibular |
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Talocrural Joint |
Strongest in dorsiflexion Weakest in plantar flexion |
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Jones Fracture |
Avulsion of the 5th metatarsal is common with lateral ankle sprain |
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Stress Fracture |
Repeated Micro-trauma can result in this |
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Soft tissue injury- Lateral Ankle |
Ankle sprain inverted Rolling of ankle in |
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3 degrees of later ankle sprain |
1-mild disability 2-mild-moderate 3-severe disability |
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First Aid (RICES) |
R- Rest I- Ice C- Compression E- Elevate S- Support |
