1. Name the two bones of the lower leg.
2. Explain where the fibula is located and approximately how much body weight is
supported by this bone.
3. What is the technical name for the ankle joint, what type of joint is it and what is the
medical name for this type of joint?
4. Explain which type of ankle sprain is usually more severe.
5. For an athlete to move well there must be excellent functioning of the lower leg, foot
and ankle. Discuss and list the skeletal and muscular anatomy of the low leg and foot
and also cover the main ligaments of the ankle.
6. There are a number of foot disorders that need treatment and even long-term care.
Discuss 3 of the following foot disorders; plantar fasciitis, turf toe, retrocalcaneal
bursitis, Morton’s neuroma, medial tibial stress syndrome, bunions and blisters.
7. Name the ROM the ankle joint primarily provides.
8. One of the most common sports injuries to the lower leg and ankle is a sprained ankle.
An inversion sprain is more common by approximately what percentage compared to
its counterpart? What are the signs, symptoms and first aid care of a grade 2 lateral
ankle sprain? What tests could be performed to determine ligament injury and degree
of laxity? What tests could be performed to aid in ruling out possible fracture?
9. What is the diagnostic tool used to determine ROM?
10. Completely define each of the following.
• ankle mortise
• retorcalcaneal bursa
• sesamoiditis
• spring ligament
• periosteum
• atrophy
• Anterior Drawer Test
• Avulsion fracture
• Thompson test
• Compartment syndrome
Bonus!
Define:
Myositis Ossificans
2. Explain where the fibula is located and approximately how much body weight is
supported by this bone.
3. What is the technical name for the ankle joint, what type of joint is it and what is the
medical name for this type of joint?
4. Explain which type of ankle sprain is usually more severe.
5. For an athlete to move well there must be excellent functioning of the lower leg, foot
and ankle. Discuss and list the skeletal and muscular anatomy of the low leg and foot
and also cover the main ligaments of the ankle.
6. There are a number of foot disorders that need treatment and even long-term care.
Discuss 3 of the following foot disorders; plantar fasciitis, turf toe, retrocalcaneal
bursitis, Morton’s neuroma, medial tibial stress syndrome, bunions and blisters.
7. Name the ROM the ankle joint primarily provides.
8. One of the most common sports injuries to the lower leg and ankle is a sprained ankle.
An inversion sprain is more common by approximately what percentage compared to
its counterpart? What are the signs, symptoms and first aid care of a grade 2 lateral
ankle sprain? What tests could be performed to determine ligament injury and degree
of laxity? What tests could be performed to aid in ruling out possible fracture?
9. What is the diagnostic tool used to determine ROM?
10. Completely define each of the following.
• ankle mortise
• retorcalcaneal bursa
• sesamoiditis
• spring ligament
• periosteum
• atrophy
• Anterior Drawer Test
• Avulsion fracture
• Thompson test
• Compartment syndrome
Bonus!
Define:
Myositis Ossificans






