NASM CES Study Guide Chapter 12 Exam
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Plantar Fasciitis Irritation and swelling of the thick tissue on
the
bottom of the foot. The most common
complaint is
pain in the bottom of the heel.
Tendinopathy A combination of pain, swelling, and
impaired
performance commonly associated with
the
Achilles' tendon.
Tendinosis Damage to a tendon at a cellular level, but
does
not present to inflammation.
Periosteum A membrane that lines the outer surface of
all
bones
Ankle Sprain An injury to the ankle ligaments in which
small tears
occur in the ligaments.
, Medial tibial stress syndrome Pain in the front of the tibial caused by an
overload
to the tibia and the associated
musculature.
Chronic Ankle Instability Repetitive episodes of giving way at the
ankle,
coupled with feelings of instability.
Pes Planus A flattened medial arch during
weigh-bearing.
Pes Cavus A high medial arch when weight-bearing.
Compensation in one region This may lead to dysfunctions in other
areas of the
body.
The foot and ankle complex This must withstand a high amount of
contact force
(ground reaction force) with each step
taken as it is
closest to the impact site (foot strike).
The tarsal bones This consists of the cuboid, medial,
intermediate,
and lateral cuneiforms, navicular, talus,
and
calcaneus.
The subtalar joint This consists of the talus and calcaneus
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Plantar Fasciitis Irritation and swelling of the thick tissue on
the
bottom of the foot. The most common
complaint is
pain in the bottom of the heel.
Tendinopathy A combination of pain, swelling, and
impaired
performance commonly associated with
the
Achilles' tendon.
Tendinosis Damage to a tendon at a cellular level, but
does
not present to inflammation.
Periosteum A membrane that lines the outer surface of
all
bones
Ankle Sprain An injury to the ankle ligaments in which
small tears
occur in the ligaments.
, Medial tibial stress syndrome Pain in the front of the tibial caused by an
overload
to the tibia and the associated
musculature.
Chronic Ankle Instability Repetitive episodes of giving way at the
ankle,
coupled with feelings of instability.
Pes Planus A flattened medial arch during
weigh-bearing.
Pes Cavus A high medial arch when weight-bearing.
Compensation in one region This may lead to dysfunctions in other
areas of the
body.
The foot and ankle complex This must withstand a high amount of
contact force
(ground reaction force) with each step
taken as it is
closest to the impact site (foot strike).
The tarsal bones This consists of the cuboid, medial,
intermediate,
and lateral cuneiforms, navicular, talus,
and
calcaneus.
The subtalar joint This consists of the talus and calcaneus
