Author Question: Which of the following correctly describes the relationship of the lateral malleolus to the medial ... (Read 58 times)

berenicecastro · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship of the lateral malleolus to the medial malleolus?

The lateral malleolus sits inferior and posterior to the medial malleolus
The lateral and medial malleolus lie on exactly the same plane
The medial malleolus lies inferior and posterior to the lateral malleolus
The lateral malleolus sits inferior and anterior to the medial malleolus

Question 2

The front lower leg of the scotty dog represents the:

pedicle
transverse process
superior articular process
inferior articular process

kthug · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The lateral malleolus sits inferior and posterior to the medial malleolus

Rationale: The lateral malleolus sits more inferior and posterior to the medial malleolus. Knowing this anatomic difference is important as the medial and lateral malleolus should never be positioned to be directly superimposed.

Answer to Question 2

inferior articular process

Rationale: The eye represents the pedicle. The nose represents the transverse process. The neck represents the pars interarticularis. The ear represents the superior articular process. The front lower leg represents the inferior articular process.