Abstract
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Recall the lateral ligaments of the ankle.
Recognize the sonographic characteristics of ankle ligament bands.
Summarize the imaging techniques utilized for the sonographic assessment of ankle ligaments.
What are the sonographic characteristics of ligament discontinuity? A. A shortened ligament attachment B. Loosening at the end of the ligament C. Narrowing of the proximal ligament D. A gap between ligament ends
Which imaging plane demonstrates ankle ligament banding? A. Long-axis sonographic imaging B. Short-axis sonographic imaging C. Coronal oblique sonographic imaging D. Weight-bearing sonographic imaging
In this study, how was the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) imaged sonographically? A. The foot internally rotated and plantar flexed B. The foot externally rotated and dorsal flexed C. The ankle internally rotated and dorsal flexed D. The ankle externally rotated and plantar flexed
The ATFL extends anteriorly from the fibula to which bone? A. Tibia B. Talus C. Calcaneus D. Medial malleolus
There were no significant differences between female and male uninjured ankle ligaments demonstrated in what anatomical measurement? A. Anterior tibiofibular ligament width B. Ankle ligament density C. Calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) depth D. Ankle ligament thickness
Which ligament extends from the calcaneus to the fibula? A. Calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) B. Anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) C. Lateral collateral ligament complex D. Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament
“High ankle sprain” is a term often used to refer to a sprain of what anatomical location? A. Posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (PITFL) B. Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) C. Inferior tibiofibular syndesmosis (ITFS) D. Medial collateral ligament (MCL) complex
Which ligament has a multibanded (multifasciculated) morphology? A. Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) B. Anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) C. Posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (PITFL) D. Calcaneofibular ligament (CFL)
Acute partial ligament tears are consistently demonstrated sonographically as __________. A. Ligament thickening B. Ligament shortening C. Ligament thinning D. Ligament hematoma
This study observed no significant differences in uninjured healthy ankle ligament thickness between which of the following? A. Height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) B. Age and hours of physical exercise per week C. Gender and age D. Body mass index (BMI) and physical activity