foot Flashcards
1
Q
describe the location of the calcaneus
A
inferior to talus
heel bone
2
Q
navicular
A
distal
medial
3
Q
cuboid
A
lateral to navicular
4
Q
cuneiforms
A
5
Q
how many metatarsals
A
5
6
Q
how many phalanges
A
14
7
Q
describe shape of talus
A
convex - anterior to posterior
concave - side to side
8
Q
what is the benefit of the talus being wedge shape
A
prevents posterior displacement when jumping
9
Q
which one of the tarsal bones are the biggest
A
calcaneus
10
Q
describe location of navicular
A
anterior to head of talus
medial to malleolus
11
Q
describe shape of navicular
A
concave posterior surface where it meets talus head
12
Q
location of cuboid in relation to calcaneus
A
posterior to calcaneus
13
Q
location of cuboid in relation to cuneiform
A
medial
14
Q
relation of cuboid in relation to 4th + 5th mt
A
anterior
15
Q
j
A
