Chapter 9, Problem 28RQ

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The examination results as what had happened to Dave's ankle on the basis of his signs and symptoms. Dave, while playing tennis turned his ankle and was experiencing pain and swelling. After the examination, he found out that there were no ruptured ligaments and the ankle structure was also not affected.

Introduction:

Synovial joints are the diarthroses that are freely movable. Ankle is a joint that connects the leg and the foot.