Arches Of The Foot Flashcards
Functions of the foot
1) functions as a rigid support for the body weight
2) functions as a mobile springboard or lever when walking or running
List the Bones of the foot and their number
Tarsus-7
Metatarsals-5
Phalanges-14
List the tarsal bones and describe them
Talus: only one articulating with the leg bones
Calcaneous: largest and strongest bone
Most lateral bone in the distal row
Cuboid
Flattened bone shaped bone located between the falafel head posteriorly and three cuneiforms anteriorly
Navicular
List the three cuneiforms
Medial, lateral , intermediate
Two arches held by tendons and ligaments support the weight of the body distributing :
40% to forefoot
60% to heel
Fully developed at what age?
13
Types of arches of the foot
Medial longitudinal arch
Lateral longitudinal arch
Transverse arch