Ch. 6 Toes, Foot, Heel, Ankle

Question 1

What is the largest tarsal bone?

Answer 1

Calcaneus

Question 2

What are the 7 tarsal bones?

Answer 2

Medial cuneiform, Intermediate cuneiform, lateral cuneiform, navicular, cuboid, talus, and calcaneus

Question 3

What bones of the foot are considered the forefoot?

Answer 3

Metatarsals and toes

Question 4

What bones are considered the midfoot?

Answer 4

5 tarsal bones: 3 cuneiforms, navicular, and cuboid

Question 5

What bones are considered the hindfoot?

Answer 5

Calcaneus and Talus

Question 6

What tarsal bone is on the lateral side of the foot between the calcaneus and the 4th and 5th metatarsals?

Answer 6

Cuboid

Question 7

What tarsal bone is on the medial side and between the calcaneus and the cuneiforms?

Answer 7

Navicular

Question 8

Which cuneiform tarsal bone is the largest?

Answer 8

Medial cuneiform

Question 9

Which cuneiform tarsal bone is the smallest?

Answer 9

Intermediate cuneiform

Question 10

Which tarsal bone forms part of the ankle joint?

Answer 10

Talus

Question 11

Name the large bony process that extends both medially and inferiorly from the distal end of the tibia.

Answer 11

Medial malleolus