Chapter 16: Injuries to the Lower leg, Ankle, and Foot

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Across
  1. 3. This ligament is the primary stabilizer of the medial side of the talocrural (ankle) joint
  2. 4. The movement of the foot in a upward motion towards the body
  3. 6. This injury is associated with plantar fasciitis and clawing of the toes, also called "high arches"
  4. 7. This forms when fluid collects between skin layers, occasionally the fluid will contain blood
  5. 12. involves either a shortened 1st metatarsal or an elongated 2nd metatarsal bone.
  6. 14. To turn the foot outward
  7. 15. this injury is commonly called a "high ankle sprain"
  8. 16. Term describes exercise-induced leg pain, also called "shin splints"
  9. 17. The movement of the foot in a downward motion away from the body
Down
  1. 1. This may result from inflamed bursae or bone or joint deformities
  2. 2. This injury is related to over-pronation, also called "flat feet"
  3. 5. To turn the foot inward; inner border of the foot lifts
  4. 8. Microscopic lesion or injury
  5. 9. This injury involves swelling of muscles inside lower leg compartments
  6. 10. This arch runs from side to side
  7. 11. This arch has medial and lateral divisions
  8. 13. Forcible tearing away or separation