Arches Of The Foot

Question 1

Functions of the foot

Answer 1

1) functions as a rigid support for the body weight

2) functions as a mobile springboard or lever when walking or running

Question 2

List the Bones of the foot and their number

Answer 2

Tarsus-7
Metatarsals-5
Phalanges-14

Question 3

List the tarsal bones and describe them

Answer 3

Talus: only one articulating with the leg bones
Calcaneous: largest and strongest bone

Question 4

Most lateral bone in the distal row

Answer 4

Cuboid

Question 5

Flattened bone shaped bone located between the falafel head posteriorly and three cuneiforms anteriorly

Answer 5

Navicular

Question 6

List the three cuneiforms

Answer 6

Medial, lateral , intermediate

Question 7

Two arches held by tendons and ligaments support the weight of the body distributing :

Answer 7

40% to forefoot

60% to heel

Question 8

Fully developed at what age?

Answer 8

13

Question 9

Types of arches of the foot

Answer 9

Medial longitudinal arch
Lateral longitudinal arch
Transverse arch