chapter 20 Flashcards
Only true weight bearing bone in the lower extremity?
tibia
What are the 7 carpal bones?
Calcaneus, talus, navicular, cuboid, first cuneiform, self second cuneiform, and third cuneiform.
Another term for heel bone?
Calcaneus
Articulates with the tibia?
Talus
First and fifth are weight bearing bones? Also numbered medially to ł laterally?
Metatarsals
Where the talus and Calcaneus meet & makes contact with ground first in gait (influences rest of foot)
Hindfoot
Navicular, cuboid, and cuneiforms. Provides stability and mobility?
Midfoot
Metatarsals and phalanges. Adapts to level ground?
Forefoot
Three major functions of the ankle and foot?
1.shock absorption 2. Adapt to level of ground 3. Provide a stable base of support to propel body forward.
Where the tibia and fibula meet?
Tibulofibular joint
Another term for ankle joint
Talotibial joint
Where the talus and Calcaneus meet?
Talocalcaneus joint
Joint motion at the ankle?
Plantar flexion and dorsiflexion at the Talotibial joint
What does MTP stand for?
Metatarsalphalanges
The reference point for toe adduction and abduction?
Second toe