Basic Anatomical Landmarks Foot/Ankle

Question 1

The 3 dorsal tendons we use in point location on the foot are :

Answer 1

Tibialis Anterior, Extensor Hallucis Longus, and the Digitorum Longus

Question 2

Of the 3 tendons on the dorsal foot, which is the most medial?

Answer 2

Tibialis Anterior. Inserts on base of metatarsal 1 and medial cuneform bones, and runs very close to medial malleolus on distal side from posterior to anterior.

Question 3

Of the three dorsal tendons on the foot, which can be felt by thumping the big toe?

Answer 3

Extensor Hallucis Longus (inserts on big toe - Phalanx 1)

Question 4

Of the three dorsal foot tendons, which is the most lateral?

Answer 4

Extensor Digitorum longus ( inserts on distal philanges 2-5)

Question 5

What are the names of the two bones of the leg distal to the knee?

Answer 5

Tibia and Fibula.

Question 6

Of the two bones of the lower leg, the _______ is smaller and on the lateral side.

Answer 6

Fibula

Question 7

Is the navicular bone on the medial or lateral side of foot?

Answer 7

medial

Question 8

The Peronis Longus and Peronis brevis tendons are located where on the foot?

Answer 8

Posterior to the lateral malleolus.

Question 9

What is the name of the heel bone?

Answer 9

Calcaneus

Question 10

Where does the Achilles tendon insert and what two muscles/tendons unite to form it?

Answer 10

On the calcaneus. The Gastrocnemius and Soleus muscles.