ANKLE/TARSUS/TARSAL BONES

Question 1

Parts of ANKLE/TARSAL/TARSUS Bones

Answer 1

CTNCC

Question 2

Forms the heel of the foot. It has a body and an expanded posterior end or tuberosity which can be felt as the heel.

Answer 2

Calcaneus /Heel Bone/Os Calcis

Question 3

Helps to form the ankle joint. It bears the body weight and has a body, neck and trochlea.

Answer 3

Talus/Astragalus

Question 4

Is a boat shaped bone that lies between the talus behind and the three cuneiforms in front.

Answer 4

Navicular or Scaphoid

Question 5

Are bones that lie side by side in front of the Navicular bone and behind the three medial metatarsal bones.

Answer 5

3 Cuneiform Bones

Question 6

Is a cubed-shaped bone that lies on the outer border of the foot. The calcaneus is behind, the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones are in front.

Answer 6

Cuboid Bone