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Please answer all of the questions.

1
The main function of the arches of the foot are to:
A)provide a tunnel under which muscles/tendons may pass
B)absorb shock during weight bearing activity
C)allow proper circulation of the foot
D)increase the amount of surface area with which the foot has contact
2
Factors that must be considered in order to prevent injuries to the foot include:
A)Proper footwear
B)Correcting faulty biomechanics
C)continually adapting to training surfaces
D)A & B
E)All of the above
3
The signs and symptoms of a metatarsal sprain and fracture are often very similar. Which of the following would most likely indicate a fracture rather than a sprain?
A)athlete complains of pain when weight bearing
B)athlete heard a "snap" and experienced a sharp pain when stepped on by another player
C)presence of mild swelling
D)mild pain with active range of motion
4
An athlete would be at greater risk of developing a second metatarsal stress fracture in all of the following situations, except:
A)the first metatarsal is longer than the second
B)greatly increasing mileage daily
C)changing from running on grass to running on pavement
D)trains in sneakers that do not give appropriate support or cushion
5
An athlete presents with pain following inversion of the foot/ankle. He is experiencing pain with eversion and is point tender on the proximal aspect of the 5th metatarsal but does not have any ankle instability. What problem is the athlete suffering from?
A)Jones fracture
B)2nd degree ankle sprain
C)Morton's toe
D)Syndesmotic sprain







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