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Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

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Which of the following structures frequently ruptures as a result of the forced eversion of the foot?
  1. Lateral collateral ligament
  2. Lateral malleolus
  3. Deltoid ligament
  4. Medial malleolus
Explanation
Answer − C − A structure that frequently ruptures as a result of the forced eversion of the foot is the deltoid ligament. Forced eversion of the foot avulses the medial malleolus or ruptures the deltoid ligament, whereas forced inversion avulses the lateral malleolus or tears the lateral collateral ligament.
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