Podiatry Questions
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Blisters and ingrown toenails are genetic in nature
Morton's toe is a condition in which the first metatarsal is abnormally long.
What is a general term to describe pain in the bottom of the foot?A) BursitisB) MetatarsalgiaC) Mortons syndromeD) Exostoses
A bunion is usually associated with a bone growth on:A) the first toe.B) any of the toes.C) the internal malleolus.D) the ball of the foot.
Which of the following conditions is associated with pain in the anterior medial heel?A) Plantar fasciitisB) Retrocalcaneal bursitisC) ExostosisD) Bunions
What is a bunion formation also known as?A) BunionetteB) ExostosisC) Bone bruiseD) Apophysis
Pain on the anterior medial heel that occurs with the first steps in the morning is indicative of what condition?A) Calcaneal fracturesB) Plantar fasciitisC) Calcaneal apophysitisD) Cuboid subluxation
What muscle passes behind the medial malleolus?A) The peroneus brevisB) The tibialis posteriorC) The flexor digitorum brevisD) The extensor hallucis longus
A fallen medial longitudinal arch is associated with what condition?A) Fallen metatarsal headsB) Pes planusC) Tight Achilles tendonD) Pes cavus
What can be caused from activity on hard surfaces?A) Hammer toesB) Plantar fasciitisC) Fallen transverse archD) Fallen longitudinal arch
What is the main supporting ligament of the medial longitudinal arch?A) The deltoidB) The long plantar ligamentC) The plantar aponeurosisD) The plantar calcaneonavicular
A heel bruise may develop into what condition?A) Myositis ossificansB) Tibial periostitisC) Chronic inflammation of the periosteumD) Talar periostitis
What muscles produce supination?A) The peroneus longus and brevisB) The tibialis posterior and flexor digitorum longusC) The gastrocnemius and soleusD) The extensor digitorum longus and brevis
What is the another name for flat feet?A) Pes planusB) Pes equinusC) Pes cavusD) Hallux rigidus
What is a stress fracture of the second metatarsal called?A) Jones fractureB) Colles fractureC) Runners fractureD) March fracture
An irritation located between the calcaneus and the Achilles tendon is commonly called a "pump bump." It is also known as what?A) Retrocalcaneal bursitisB) Sever's diseaseC) Heel spur syndromeD) A stress fracture
________ is a condition that occurs most commonly between the third and fourth metatarsal heads, where the nerve is the thickest.A) Mortons neuromaB) Jones fractureC) Plantar fasciitisD) Hallux neuritis
What is another term for contusions?
- Distal aspect of tibia and fibula demonstrated- Ankle joint to center of collimated field- Demonstrates joint separation due to ligament tear or rupture
- Entire tibia & fibula demonstrated- Knee & ankle joints demonstrated- Proximal head of fibula superimposed by tibia- Distal fibula superimposed over posterior half of tibia