Test Your Knowledge: The Ankle-Foot

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The ankle joint is formed by the articulation of three bones. Which one is identified by the RED arrow?

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Femur

Tibia

Fibula

Talus

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In a downward-facing dog, the ankles are in or moving toward what position?

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Inversion

Eversion

Dorsiflexion

Plantarflexion

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Which muscle group is responsible for the action of ankle plantarflexion?

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Quadriceps

Hamstrings

Gastrocnemius/Soleus

Anterior Tibialis

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What is the function of the plantar fascia?

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Flexes the toes

Supports the medial arch

Stabilizes the knee

Plantarflexes the ankle

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Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation of the calcaneal tendon?

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Plantar fasciitis

Achilles tendonitis

Shin splints

Stress fracture

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What are the tiny muscles in the foot that activate to help spread the toes.

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Extensor digitorum brevis

Adductor hallucis

Quadratus plantae

Dorsal interossei

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In child's pose the blanket is positioned to accommodate someone who has what limited motion?

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Pronation

Supination

Dorsiflexion

Plantarflexion

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During a normal gait cycle, which part of the foot makes contact with the ground first?

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Midfoot

Heel

Toes

Ball of foot

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Which motions occur at the subtalar joint?

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Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion

Flexion and extension

Inversion and eversion

Abduction and adduction

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Which muscle plays a significant role in supporting the arches of the foot during yoga practice?

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Gastrocnemius

Peroneus longus

Extensor digitorum longus

Tibialis posterior

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