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Essentials of Athletic Training, 5/e
Daniel Arnheim
William Prentice, University of North Carolina
The Foot

Chapter 14 Multiple Choice

Please answer all questions



1

The main function of the arches of the foot are to:
A)provide a tunnel under which muscles/tendons may pass
B)absorb shock during weight bearing activity
C)allow proper circulation of the foot
D)increase the amount of surface area with which the foot has contact
2

Which of the following statements regarding the anatomy of the foot is false?
A)the medial longitudinal arch consists of the calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, and 1st metatarsal
B)contraction of muscles passing in front of and behind the medial malleolus cause adduction of the foot
C)the plantar fascia attaches to the calcaneus medially on the bottom of the foot
D)contraction of the peroneus longus muscle causes abduction of the foot
3

A tennis player walks into the athletic training room complaining of heel pain. She is moderately point-tender over the posterior aspect of the calcaneus/ end of the Achilles tendon and there is mild swelling present. What condition would she seem to be suffering from?
A)heel bruise
B)plantar fasciitis
C)retrocalcaneal bursitis
D)Achilles tendon rupture
4

All of the following conditions may cause plantar fascitis in a long distance runner except:
A)inflexibility of the gastrocnemius/soleus complex
B)running in old, worn running shoes
C)leg length discrepancy
D)decreasing mileage
5

The signs and symptoms of a metatarsal ligament sprain and fracture are often very similar. Which of the following would most likely indicate a fracture rather than a sprain?
A)athlete complains of pain when weight bearing
B)athlete heard a "pop" and experienced a sharp pain when stepped on by another player
C)presence of mild swelling
D)mild pain with active range of motion
6

An athlete would be at greater risk of developing a second metatarsal stress fracture in all of the following situations, except:
A)the first metatarsal is longer than the second
B)greatly increasing mileage daily
C)changing from running on grass to running on pavement
D)trains in sneakers that do not give appropriate support or cushion








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