Beginner Tibiofibular Syndesmosis Quiz
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Q1. Which bones are joined by the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis?
- Tibia and talus
- Fibula and calcaneus
- Talus and calcaneus
- Tibia and fibula
Q2. What type of joint is the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis?
- Synovial hinge joint
- Ball-and-socket joint
- Primary cartilaginous joint
- Fibrous joint
Q3. Which ligament lies on the anterior aspect of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis?
- Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament
- Deltoid ligament
- Anterior talofibular ligament
- Calcaneofibular ligament
Q4. Which ligament reinforces the posterior aspect of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis?
- Posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament
- Anterior talofibular ligament
- Long plantar ligament
- Plantar calcaneonavicular ligament
Q5. What is the main mechanical role of the tibiofibular syndesmosis at the ankle?
- Extend the knee
- Maintain stability of the ankle mortise
- Flex the great toe
- Support the femoral head
Q6. Which bone sits within the ankle mortise stabilized by the syndesmosis?
- Calcaneus
- Talus
- Navicular
- Cuboid
Q7. Which structure connects the tibia and fibula along much of their shafts and contributes distally to syndesmotic stability?
- Patellar ligament
- Flexor retinaculum
- Interosseous membrane
- Plantar aponeurosis
Q8. How much movement normally occurs at the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis?
- No movement under any condition
- A large range of rotation like the shoulder
- Free gliding through several centimeters
- Slight movement
Q9. What commonly happens to the distal fibula during ankle dorsiflexion?
- It moves into the tarsal tunnel
- It fuses temporarily to the tibia
- It shifts several centimeters medially
- It moves slightly laterally and adjusts rotationally
Q10. What is a common term for an injury involving the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis?
- Turf toe
- High ankle sprain
- Tennis elbow
- Jumper's knee