Bones of the Foot

Question 1

Skeleton of each foot

Answer 1

Sever tarsal bones (Ankle)
5 metatarsal bones (Sole)
14 phalanges (toes)
total = 26 bones

Question 2

The foot (function)

Answer 2

Performs dorsiflexion and plantarflexion, as well as inversion and eversion motions

Question 3

Talus

Answer 3

the weight bearing ankle joint with the tibia. Articulates with the calcaneus and inferiorly withthe navicular

Question 4

Subtalar Joint

Answer 4

Union btwn the talus and calcaneus, because it occurs on the inferior surface of the talus.

Question 5

Midtarsal joint

Answer 5

Talus - navicular and calcaneus cuboid unions.

Question 6

Calcaneus

Answer 6

Largest of the tarsal bones, and is the only one to rest on the ground.

Question 7

Medial, intermediate, lateral Cuneiform bones

Answer 7

They are wedge shaped

Three plus the cuboid artciulate with the proximal ens of the 5 metatarsal bones.

Question 8

Distal metatarsal heads

Answer 8

1st and 5th rest on the ground and form the ball of the foot.

Question 9

5 metatarsal bones

Answer 9

5 toes are numbered from medial to laeral.

Question 10

Joints of hand.

Answer 10

LOOK AT THE HAND