EXSS 288 - Exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions(RATED A+)

functions of the foot - ANSWERSweight bearing absorb impact loading forces adapt to uneven grounds allow efficient propulsion (pushing off) how many bones are in the foot? - ANSWERS28 forefoot midfoot rearfoot - ANSWERSphalanges/metatarsals (sesamoids) 5 tarsals talus/calcaneus roles of arches 4 types (1 main one) - ANSWERSassist foot in supporting body weight/absorb shock of weight bearing medial longitudinal, lateral longitudinal, transverse, metatarsal plantar fascia - ANSWERSthick band of tissue that covers bones on bottom of foot (from medial calcaneus to metatarsals) movements of rearfoot - ANSWERSpronation (lateral, eversion/dorsiflexion)/supination (medial, inversion/plantarflexion) issues with arches - ANSWERSpes cavus (excessive supination) - high arch pes planus (excessive pronation) - low arch plantar fasciitis location/definition - ANSWERSpain at anterior portion of heel pad medial tubercle of calcaneus inflammation of plantar fascia MOI of plantar fasciitis - ANSWERSgastroc/soleus tightening leg length discrepancy wearing shoes without sufficient arch support S/S of plantar fasciitis - ANSWERSworst with first step in morning or after inactivity pain increases with dorsiflexion of first toe treatment for plantar fasciitis - ANSWERSRICE/NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) - relieve pain but don't correct problem stretching (calves) correction of arch abnormalities improved shoe quality training adjustment night splints (keeps you in dorsiflexion) 5th metatarsal fracture (types) - ANSWERSavulsion fracture Jones fracture stress fracture avulsion fracture of 5th metatarsal - ANSWERStip of bone (styloid process) is pulled off metatarsal by tendon attachment cre