Bones of the Feet

Question 1

Location

Answer 1

At the furthermost distal point of the body, attaching to the tibia and fibula at the ankle joint.

Question 2

Structure

Answer 2

Made up of 3 sections made up of a total 7 foot bones, 14 phalanges and 5 metatarsals.

Hindfoot: Calcaneus and talus

Midfoot: navicular, cuboid and 3 cuneiforms (1st medial, 2nd intermediate and 3rd lateral)

Forefoot: metatarsals and phalanges

Question 3

Function

Answer 3

To bear the weight of the body, act as a foot muscle attachment site and create a spring like motion to absorb the body’s weight from movements.

Question 4

Hindfoot landmarks

Answer 4

Talus:
Head, neck, body
Trochlear (articular surface for tibia and fibula)

Calcaneus:
Calcaneal tuberosity (heel): posterior surface & medial processes
Talar shelf
Fibular trochlea

Question 5

Midfoot landmarks

Answer 5

Navicular + tuberosity
Cuboid
Cuneiforms (1st medial, 2nd intermediate, 3rd lateral)

Question 6

Forefoot landmarks

Answer 6

Metatarsals:
1-5 (base, shaft and head)
5: styloid process

Phalanges:
Digit 1: proximal and distal phalanges
Digits 2-5: Proximal, middle and distal phalanges
All have a base, shaft and head