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A. Knee extension - - - correct answer ✅a complete lesion of the femoral nerve as it leaves the lumbar plexus affects what motion? A. knee extension B. hip adduction c. hip extension d. knee flexion e. ankle plantarflexion the femoral nerve - - - correct answer ✅what is the largest nerve of the lumbar plexus? Iliopsoas - - - correct answer ✅what is the primary flexor of the hip? common peroneal nerve - - - correct answer ✅paralytic equinus during swing phase is often caused by injury to what nerve?
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Equinus deformity - - - correct answer ✅toe is in a down position, dorsiflexion limitation of the ankle heel strike on one limb and a subsequent heel strike on the ipsilateral side - - - correct answer ✅what is a cycle of gait defined as? C. Line of progression - - - correct answer ✅toe in or toe out is the relationship of the long axis of the foot to the: A. subtalar joint B. ankle joint axis C. line of progression D. Knee axis subtalar joint - - - correct answer ✅what joint do the motions of inversion and eversion occur primarily at?
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talus and calcaneus - - - correct answer ✅what bones form the subtalar joint? (aka talocalcaneal joint) talonavicular, calcaneocuboid - - - correct answer ✅what joints make up the midtarsal joint? the anterior talar head and the concavity on the navicular - - - correct answer ✅what makes up the talonavicular joint? the anterior facet of the calcaneus and the posterior cuboid - - - correct answer ✅what makes up the calcaneocuboid joint? midtarsal joints (talonavicular and calcaneocuboid) - - - correct answer ✅what are the Chopart joints? tarsometatarsal joints - - - correct answer ✅what are the Lisfranc joints?
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1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform - - - correct answer ✅what makes up the medial column of the tarsometatarsal joints? 2nd and 3rd metatarsal and intermediate and lateral cuneiforms - -
correct answer ✅what makes up the middle column of the tarsometatarsal joints? 4th and 5th metatarsals and the cuboid - - - correct answer ✅what makes up the lateral tarsometatarsal joints? inversion and eversion, dorsiflexion an plantar flexion - - - correct answer ✅what motions are produced at the subtalar joint? inversion and eversion. flexion and extension - - - correct answer ✅what motions are produced at the midtarsal joint? flexion and extension, abduction and adduction - - - correct answer ✅what motions are produced at the metatarsalphalangeal joints?
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shoulder elevation - - - correct answer ✅what is the C4 myotome shoulder abduction - - - correct answer ✅what is the C5 myotome elbow flexion, wrist extension - - - correct answer ✅what is the C6 myotome elbow extension, wrist flexion - - - correct answer ✅what is the C7 myotome thumb extension, finger flexion - - - correct answer ✅what is the C8 myotome finger abduction and adduction - - - correct answer ✅what is the T1 myotome hip flexion - - - correct answer ✅what is the L2 myotome
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knee extension - - - correct answer ✅what is the L3 myotome ankle DF - - - correct answer ✅what is the L4 myotome great toe extension - - - correct answer ✅what is the L5 myotome PF, eversion, hip extension - - - correct answer ✅what is the S1 myotome knee flexion, PF - - - correct answer ✅what is the S2 myotome Scheuermann's Disease - - - correct answer ✅a developmental disorder of the spine abnormal growth of the thoracic spine
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B. lateral thigh distal to the GT, lateral aspect of the foot and the medial condyle of the femur - - - correct answer ✅For correction of genu valgum, forces should be applied over the: A. lateral condyle of the femur, lateral aspect of the foot and the head of the fibula B. Lateral thigh distal to the GT, lateral aspect of the foot and medial condyle of the femur C. Anterior thigh poplitial fossa and dorsal surface of the foot D. perineum, dial aspect of the foot and lateral condyle of the femur E. medial condyle of the femur, medial aspect of the foot and the head of the tibia D. insure that the mechanical ankle axis coincides with the anatomical ankle axis in the transverse plane - - - correct answer ✅the purpose of measuring external rotation of the ankle joint is to: A. determine total amount of internal rotation of the tibia in a normal adult B. allow for toe out
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C. determine amount of anterior deflection of the lateral sidebar D. insure that the mechanical ankle axis coincides with the anatomical ankle axis in the transverse plane D. insure that the medial and lateral mechanical ankle axes are parallel in the coronal plane C. 10 degrees of varus or valgus, 20 degrees of anterior posterior angulation - - - correct answer ✅what is the maximum acceptable malalignment of a tibial fracture that can be managed with an off the shelf fracture orthosis? A. 5 degrees of valgus/varus, 30 degrees of anterior-posterior angulation B. no more than 5 degrees of varus/valgus, 10 degrees of AP angulation C. 10 degrees of varus/valgus, 20 degrees of AP angulation D. 10 degrees of valgus, 30 degrees of AP angulation A few degrees of relative DF - - - correct answer ✅for most patients with paraplegia to stand in KAFOs they must be allowed to rest on their iliofemoral ligaments.
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spina bifida occulta - - - correct answer ✅-mildest form of spina bifida -results in a small separation or gap in one or more vertebrae -many pts dont even know they have it -typically no signs or symptoms due to no nerve involvement -may see hair/tuft, dimple, or birthmark above the spinal defect meningocele - - - correct answer ✅form of spina bifida where the protective membranes around the spinal cord push out through the opening of the vertebrae forming a sac filled with fluid -the sac does not contain nerves so damage to the spinal cord are less likely (later complications are possible) myelomeningocele - - - correct answer ✅-most severe form of spina bifida spinal canal is open along several vertebrae in the lower or middle back -membranes and spinal nerves push through an opening at birth forming a sac on the baby's back (typically exposing tissues and nerves)
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-prone to life threatening infections serial casts - - - correct answer ✅what is the best initial recommendation for a new born patient with talipes equino varus? club foot (talipes equinovarus) - - - correct answer ✅common foot abnormality where the foot points downward and inward -present at birth -involves the foot and lower leg -more common in males denis browne orthosis - - - correct answer ✅-treatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) -cuffs around the baby's upper thigh that are attached to a bar to hold the hips and knees flexes and hip abducted
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C. a reverse heel D. a heel lift half the distance betwee the adductor tubercle and the medial tibial plateau - - - correct answer ✅what is the correct location for the mechanical knee joint on a KAFO unreliable family support, poor upper extremity strength, obesity, 20 degree hip flexion contractures - - - correct answer ✅what are some contrindications for a RGO? relive the metatarsal heads; elevate the transverse arch - - - correct answer ✅metatarsal pads function to _____ as well as _____. D. DF stop - - - correct answer ✅which of the following ankle joint controls would be indicated for a patient with paralysis of the plantarflexors A. DF assist B. PF stop
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C. PF assist D. DF stop A. 25mm proximal, 12mm anterior - - - correct answer ✅in relation to the apex of the great trochanter, where is the mechanical hip joint located? A. 25mm proximal, 12mm anterior B. 25mm proximal, 12mm posterior C. 25mm anterior, 12mm proximal D. 25mm lateral, 12mm distal femoral nerve - - - correct answer ✅what nerve innervates the quadriceps? L2-L4 - - - correct answer ✅what is the nerve root of the obturator nerve obturator externus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, part of the adductor magnus, gracilis, pectineus - - -
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is 83mm, the inside diameter of the mechanical ankle joint (using a clevis joint) is? A. 103 mm B. 100 mm C. 94 mm D. 83 mm Genurecurvatum, coronal instability of the knee - - - correct answer ✅what are some contraindications for a floor reaction AFO? D. A and B - - - correct answer ✅a patient with an inferior lumbar myelomeningocele may develop hip flexion contractures due to: A. lack of hip extensors to act as antagonists B. parental non-compliance with home stretching programs C. good knee extension D. A and B
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C. between the stirrup and the sole - - - correct answer ✅when putting a heel wedge on a shoe (in conjunction with a conventional AFO) to address a flexible varus hindfoot, the wedge should be placed: A. between the stirrup and heel of the shoe B. between the shank and the sole C. between the stirrup and the sole D. below the heel of the shoe UCBL - - - correct answer ✅-stabilizes subtalar and tarsal joints in stance -treats rear foot valgus/varus and flexible pes planus arthritic ankle/foot rigid foot - - - correct answer ✅what are some contraindications of a UCBL DAFO - - - correct answer ✅-dynamic
- stabilize subtalar and tarsal joints
