Podiatrists, formerly known as chiropodists, are health professionals who evaluate and treat diseases, defects, and injuries of the leg, ______, and foot (anatomy and physiology below the knee).

Podiatrists, formerly known as chiropodists, are health professionals who evaluate and treat diseases, defects, and injuries of the leg, ______, and foot (anatomy and physiology below the knee).

• A. Lower leg
• B. Knee
• C. Ankle
• D. Thigh

Answer: (C)

This tests knowledge of the lower-limb regions. Podiatrists treat the leg, ankle, and foot—the parts below the knee. The blank should be filled with ankle, since the ankle is the joint between the leg and the foot and sits below the knee. Choosing knee or thigh would refer to areas above the knee, and “lower leg” would duplicate the term leg rather than name a distinct region. Therefore, ankle is the best fit.

This tests knowledge of the lower-limb regions. Podiatrists treat the leg, ankle, and foot—the parts below the knee. The blank should be filled with ankle, since the ankle is the joint between the leg and the foot and sits below the knee. Choosing knee or thigh would refer to areas above the knee, and “lower leg” would duplicate the term leg rather than name a distinct region. Therefore, ankle is the best fit.