Which of the Following Bony Configurations Contributes to a Greater

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bony configurations contributes to a greater capacity for ankle inversion compared with eversion?

• A)Lateral malleolus extends further distally than medial malleolus
• B)Lateral malleolus extends more anterior than medial malleolus
• C)Medial malleolus extends further distally than lateral malleolus
• D)Medial malleolus extends more anterior than lateral malleolus

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