A Skier's Ankle Is Forced into Dorsiflexion and the Structures

question 13

Multiple Choice

A skier's ankle is forced into dorsiflexion and the structures supporting the ankle are injured.Which injury has likely occurred and which test would be diagnostic for the injury?

• A) Deltoid ligament sprain; X-ray
• B) High ankle sprain; squeeze test
• C) Inversion ankle sprain; talar tilt test
• D) Grade III ankle sprain; talar tilt test

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Definitions:

Alkanes

Saturated hydrocarbons consisting of carbon and hydrogen atoms with single bonds between carbons, known for their stability and lack of reactivity.

Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Organic compounds that contain at least one carbon–carbon double or triple bond, characterized by their ability to undergo addition reactions.

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds containing carbon atoms, bonded mainly to hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen atoms, and which are the basis of all living organisms' structures and functions.

Bicyclic Alkane

A type of organic compound that contains two rings, which are made entirely of carbon and hydrogen atoms, sharing one or more common carbon atoms.