Bones of the Left Foot, Lateral View

Question 1

the large tarsus called the ___ articulates with the tibia to distribute the weight of the body evenly, both toward the distal end of the metatarsals and also toward the heel.

Answer 1

Talus

Question 2

Anteriorly, the talus articulates with the ___ bone, which in articulates with the medial, intermediate, and alteral cuneiform bones.

Answer 2

Navicular

Question 3

These tarsals then articulate with _____ I, II, and III

Answer 3

Metatarsals

Question 4

Additionally, the talus articulates with the ___ or heel bone.

Answer 4

Calcaneus

Question 5

Anteriorly, the calcaneus articulates with the ___ bone, which then articulates with metatarsals IV and V. Ligaments and tendons attach to tarsals and metatarsals to maintain an arched position that lifts the medial bones; this arrangement spares blood vessels, nerves, and muscles from being squeezed between the bones and the ground.

Answer 5

Cuboid

Question 6

The elasticity of the arch also helps to cushion the shocks that arise as the weight shifts during walking or running. the head of each metatarsal articulates with the ___ of the toe.

Answer 6

Proximal Phalanx