A projective psychological test of personality in which the subject reveals attitudes, emotions, and personality by reporting what is seen in each of ten inkblot pictures in a standard set.orschach test. A well-known projective test that requires the patient to describe what he or she sees in each of 10 inkblots. It is named for the Swiss psychiatrist who invented it. Mentioned in: Personality Disorders. Hermann, Swiss psychiatrist, 1884-1922.
Injury or surgery involving the leg, ankle, or foot can also cause swelling. Swelling may also occur after pelvic surgery, especially for cancer. Long airplane flights or car rides, as well as standing for long periods of time, often lead to some swelling in the feet and ankles.
There are many potential causes of foot, leg, and ankle swelling. 1  Being overweight: Excess body mass can decrease blood circulation, causing fluid to build up in the feet, legs, and ankles.  Standing or sitting for long periods: When the muscles are inactive, they canât pump body fluids back up toward the heart.