anatomy of the foot Flashcards
1
Q
what are the bones of the foot ?
A
tarsals
metatarsals
Phalanges
2
Q
what are the names of the tarsals of the foot?
Mnemonic for tarsals: Tiger Cubs Need MILC
A
Tarsals: proximal (talus, calcaneus), intermediate (navicular), distal (cuboid, cuneiforms) bones
Mnemonic for tarsals: Tiger Cubs Need MILC
- Talus
- Calcaneus
- Navicular
- Medial cuneiform
- Intermediate cuneiform
- Lateral cuneiform
- Cuboid
3
Q
how many muscular layers of the foot ?
A
4
4
Q
What’s in muscular layer 1?
FAHAD
A
- Flexor Digitorum brevis
- Abductor hallucis
- Abductor digits minimi
5
Q
What’s in muscular layer 2 ?
QL
A
Quadratus plantae (flexion of toes) lumrbical muscles (flexion. extension and adduction)
6
Q
what is in muscular layer 3 ?
AH
FUNNY HALLUCINATION
FALL DOWN
A
- Adductor hallucis ( oblique and transverse heads)
- Flexor hallucis brevis (big toe)
- Flexor digiti minimi brevis (short flexor of the little toe)
7
Q
What is in muscular layer 4 ?
A
Plantar and dorsal interssosei
PAD=> Plantar adduction
DAB=>Dorsal abduction
