Pedorthics Midterm Review Exam
Questions and Answers A+ Scores
What bones are found in the lesser tarsus? - -Navicular and cuboid
-Which joint of the foot is a composite joint with two different joint axes? - -
Midtarsal joint (MTJ)
-In this image identify where the index finger and thumb are placed to
determine sub-talar neutral - -Palpate the lateral tailor head and medial
tailor head (dimples)
-When the talocrural joint plantar flexes what is the secondary motion seen?
- -Forefoot adduction and Inversion
-What are the primary motions of the subtalor joint? - -Inversion and
eversion
-Which is true below?
a. STJ everted (pronated), MTJ joints axis are non-parallel, MTJs rigid b. STJ
everted(pronated), MTJ joints axis are parallel, MTJs rigid
c. STJ inverted (supinated), MTJ joints axis are parallel, MTJs flexible
d. STJ everted(pronated), MTJ joints axis are non-parallel, MTJs flexible
e. STJ inverted (supinated), MTJ joints axis are non-parallel, MTJs rigid - -STJ
inverted (supinated), MTJ joints axis are non-parallel, MTJs rigid
-What is true for the Medial Foot Column?
a. More rigid than the Lateral Foot Column
b. Carries 70% of the load
c. Contains Metatarsals 4-5
d. Carries 30% of the load - -Carries 70% of the load
-The fifth metatarsal axis is 20° from the transverse plane and 35° from the
sagittal plane so what are its actions? - -PF with inversion and DF with
eversion
-Which of the bones listed below is NOT a "Hot Spot" (potential areas for
fitting concerns)?
a. 5th metatarsal head
b. Head of the talus
c. Medial malleolus
d. Navicular
e. 1st metatarsal head - -Head of the talus
, -Which bony prominences may be a problem of concern for patients with
internal rotatory deformity (IRD)? - -Navicular
-The picture to the right depicts which of the following? - -Pes planus
-What are causes of rotatory deformities?
a. Muscle imbalance
b. Muscle weakness
c. Boney anomalies
d. Spasticity
e. All of the above - -All of the above
-The tarsus contains which of these bones? - -Calcaneus
-Pes cavus includes which of the following?
a. Forefoot Adduction
b. Calcaneal valgus
c. Mid-foot pronation
d. Forefoot Abduction - -Forefoot adduction
-What happens in the windlass affect? - -Increased cavus (arch heightens)
-T/F, The "ST Modification" prevents the sustentaculum tali from collapsing
medially, which prevents calcaneal valgus - -True
-Which of these ligaments, also known as the "spring ligament" helps
maintain the medial longitudinal arch:
a. Plantar Calcaneotibial
b. Plantar Calcanieotalus
c. Plantar Cuboidonavicular
d. Plantar Aponeurosis
e. Plantar Calcaneonavicular - -Plantar Calcaneonavicular
-What is the 3 point force system to control adduction in the forefoot for
UCBLs? - -1st metatarsal head, proximal to 5th metatarsal base, medial
calcaneus
-Internal Rotatory Deformity (IRD) includes the following:
a. The forefoot adducts and the midfoot pronates
b. The forefoot adducts and the midfoot pronates
c. The forefoot abducts and the tibia externally rotates
d. The forefoot adducts and the tibia externally rotates
e. The forefoot abducts and the midfoot pronates - -The forefoot abducts
and the midfoot pronates
-Inversion? IRD or ERD - -ERD
Questions and Answers A+ Scores
What bones are found in the lesser tarsus? - -Navicular and cuboid
-Which joint of the foot is a composite joint with two different joint axes? - -
Midtarsal joint (MTJ)
-In this image identify where the index finger and thumb are placed to
determine sub-talar neutral - -Palpate the lateral tailor head and medial
tailor head (dimples)
-When the talocrural joint plantar flexes what is the secondary motion seen?
- -Forefoot adduction and Inversion
-What are the primary motions of the subtalor joint? - -Inversion and
eversion
-Which is true below?
a. STJ everted (pronated), MTJ joints axis are non-parallel, MTJs rigid b. STJ
everted(pronated), MTJ joints axis are parallel, MTJs rigid
c. STJ inverted (supinated), MTJ joints axis are parallel, MTJs flexible
d. STJ everted(pronated), MTJ joints axis are non-parallel, MTJs flexible
e. STJ inverted (supinated), MTJ joints axis are non-parallel, MTJs rigid - -STJ
inverted (supinated), MTJ joints axis are non-parallel, MTJs rigid
-What is true for the Medial Foot Column?
a. More rigid than the Lateral Foot Column
b. Carries 70% of the load
c. Contains Metatarsals 4-5
d. Carries 30% of the load - -Carries 70% of the load
-The fifth metatarsal axis is 20° from the transverse plane and 35° from the
sagittal plane so what are its actions? - -PF with inversion and DF with
eversion
-Which of the bones listed below is NOT a "Hot Spot" (potential areas for
fitting concerns)?
a. 5th metatarsal head
b. Head of the talus
c. Medial malleolus
d. Navicular
e. 1st metatarsal head - -Head of the talus
, -Which bony prominences may be a problem of concern for patients with
internal rotatory deformity (IRD)? - -Navicular
-The picture to the right depicts which of the following? - -Pes planus
-What are causes of rotatory deformities?
a. Muscle imbalance
b. Muscle weakness
c. Boney anomalies
d. Spasticity
e. All of the above - -All of the above
-The tarsus contains which of these bones? - -Calcaneus
-Pes cavus includes which of the following?
a. Forefoot Adduction
b. Calcaneal valgus
c. Mid-foot pronation
d. Forefoot Abduction - -Forefoot adduction
-What happens in the windlass affect? - -Increased cavus (arch heightens)
-T/F, The "ST Modification" prevents the sustentaculum tali from collapsing
medially, which prevents calcaneal valgus - -True
-Which of these ligaments, also known as the "spring ligament" helps
maintain the medial longitudinal arch:
a. Plantar Calcaneotibial
b. Plantar Calcanieotalus
c. Plantar Cuboidonavicular
d. Plantar Aponeurosis
e. Plantar Calcaneonavicular - -Plantar Calcaneonavicular
-What is the 3 point force system to control adduction in the forefoot for
UCBLs? - -1st metatarsal head, proximal to 5th metatarsal base, medial
calcaneus
-Internal Rotatory Deformity (IRD) includes the following:
a. The forefoot adducts and the midfoot pronates
b. The forefoot adducts and the midfoot pronates
c. The forefoot abducts and the tibia externally rotates
d. The forefoot adducts and the tibia externally rotates
e. The forefoot abducts and the midfoot pronates - -The forefoot abducts
and the midfoot pronates
-Inversion? IRD or ERD - -ERD
