Bony Landmarks of the ankle and foot

Question 1

Trochlea of the talus

- what does it join?

Answer 1

joins the tibia and the fibular to form the talocrural (ankle) joint

Question 2

Head of the talus

- what does it join?

Answer 2

joins the navicular

Question 3

Sulcus tali

- what does it join to form?

Answer 3

forms a groove with the sulus calcanei to form the tarsal sinus

Question 4

Posterior surface of the calcaneus

- 2 tendons

Answer 4

insertion of calcaneal tendon and tendon of plantaris

Question 5

Anterior surface of the calcaneus

- what does it join?

Answer 5

the cuboid bone

Question 6

Medial and lateral processes of the calcaneus

- what is their purpose?

Answer 6

bear weight at the heel, touches the ground.

Question 7

Sustentaculum tali

• what does it do?
• what tendon runs underneath?

Answer 7

bony shelf for talus to sit on. Sustains the talus.

has a groove underneath for flexor hallicus longus tendon

Question 8

Sulcus calcanei

- what does it form?

Answer 8

forms a groove with sulcus tali to form the tarsul sinus

Question 9

Tarsul Sinus

- what is it?

Answer 9

Space between talus and calcaneus joint

Question 10

Tuberosity of the navicular

- 1 muscle

Answer 10

insertion point for tibialis anterior

Question 11

What bones does the navicular articulate with?

Answer 11

talus
cuboid
3 cuneiforms

Question 12

Groove for flexor hallicus longus tendon is on which bone?

Answer 12

Calcaneus

Question 13

Groove for fibularis longus tendon is on which bone?

Answer 13

Cuboid

Question 14

Styloid process of the 5th metatarsal

- 1 muscle

Answer 14

insertion of fibularis brevis