What do you know about a broken foot?

1. The human foot has how many bones?

A. 14

B. 22

C. 26

D. 30

2. 1 out of every “blank” broken bones occurs in the foot.

A. 5

B. 10

C. 15

D. 20

3. There are three parts to the foot. The long part of the foot (forefoot) contains the most bones. True or False?

4. Small cracks that form over a long period of time due to repeated strain on the bones is called what?

A. Tension Fracture

B. Pressure Fracture

C. Stress Fracture

5. Which is more common? A broken bone caused by an accident, or a broken bone caused by the answer to number 4.

6. Are broken bones more common in children or adults?

7. In children, which is stronger? Ligaments and tendons or bone and cartilage?

8. What are the signs of a broken foot?

A. Pain

B. Swelling

C. Bruising

D. All of the above can occur

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