Bones of the Foot Flashcards
How many tarsal bones are there in each foot
7
How many phalanges does the big toe have
2
What makes up the proximal tarsal bones
Talus
Calcaneus
What are the articulations of the talus
Ankle joint - between talus and tibia and fibula
Subtalar joint - between talus and calcaneus
Talonavicular joint - between talus and navicular
What is the main function of the talus
To transmit forces from the tibia to the calcaneus
What are the articulations of the calcaneus
Subtalar joint - between calcaneus and talus
Calcaneocuboid joint - between calcaneus and cuboid
What is the function of the calcaneus
To transmit forces from talus to the ground
Where does the Achilles tendon attach
Calcaneal tuberosity on posterior aspect of calcaneus
What makes up the intermediate row of tarsal bones
Navicular
What does the navicular articulate with
Talus
Cuneiforms
Cuboid
What attaches to the tuberosity on the plantar surface of the navicular
Tibialis posterior tendon
What makes up the distal row of tarsal bones
Cuboid
3 cuneiforms
What articulates with the cuboid
Calcaneus
4th and 5th metatarsals
What passes along the groove on the plantar surface of the cuboid
Fibularis longus muscle
