Biomechanics of Foot and Ankle — MCQs

In walking, gravity tends to tilt pelvis and trunk to the unsupported side, the major factor in preventing this unwanted movement is?

A 41-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department with a swollen and painful foot. Radiographic examination reveals that the head of the talus has become displaced inferiorly, thereby causing the medial longitudinal arch of the foot to fall. What is the most likely cause in this case?

Which of the following ligaments is injured in an ankle inversion injury?

Ruptured tendons are most commonly seen in

Injury at which of the following marked sites on the leg causes failure of dorsiflexion?

Sudden dorsiflexion of the foot may lead to which of the following injuries?

Comment on the diagnosis:

Which posture is associated with the greatest lumbar intradiscal pressure?

Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for generating propulsive force during the push-off phase of normal gait?

What is the primary dynamic stabilizer of the patella against the lateral pull of the vastus lateralis?