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Foot Flashcards

1
Q

Name the joints of the foot

A 
Subtalar
Midtarsal
Tarsometatarsal
Metatarsophalangeal
Interphalangeal
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2
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The subtalar joint is found between which bones?

A

Talus and calcaneous

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3
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The midtarsal joint consists of which joints?

A

Calcaneocuboid

Talocalcaneonavicular

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4
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The tarsometatarsal joint is found between which bones?

A

Cuneifroms/cuboid and metatarsals

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5
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Name the functions of the arches of the foot

A

Shock absorption
“Push-off” spring
Weight-bearing capacity

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6
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What structures support the arches of the foot?

A

Plantar aponeurosis

Plantar ligaments

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7
Q

What are the arches of the foot?

A

Medial longitudinal
Lateral longitudinal
Transverse

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8
Q

Which muscles support the medial longitudinal arch?

A

Flexor hallucis longus
Tibialis anterior
Fibularis longus

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9
Q

What bones comprise the medial longitudinal arch?

A 
Medial aspect of foot:
Calcaneus
Talus
Navicular
3 cuneiforms
Metatarsals 1-3
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10
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Which bones form the lateral longitudinal arch?

A

Calcaneus
Cuboid
Metatarsals 4&5

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11
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Which bones form the transverse arch?

A

Cuboid
Cuneiforms
Bases of all 5 metatarsals

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12
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The intrinsic muscles of the foot attach proximally and distally outwith/within the foot.

A

Within

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13
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Where are most of the intrinsic muscles of the foot?

A

Within the sole or between the metatarsals (interossei)

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14
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What movement does the sole intrinsic muscles produce?

A

Flexion

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15
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What movements do the interossei intrinsic muscles produce?

A

Abduction/adduction of the toes

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16
Q

Which arteries supply blood to the foot?

A

Dorsalis pedis
Medial plantar
Lateral plantar

17
Q

What does the dorsalis pedis branch to produce?

A

Arcuate artery

18
Q

The deep plantar arch is an anastomosis in the foot. Which arteries arise from it?

A

Metatarsal arteries branching into digital arteries

19
Q

The superficial veins of the foot are formed from what?

A

Dorsal venous arch giving rise to great and small saphenous veins

20
Q

Where do the deep veins of the foot drain into?

A

Anterior and posterior tibial and fibular veins

21
Q

What nerve give motor supply to the muscles of the sole?

A

Tibial nerve

22
Q

What nerve gives motor supply to the muscles of the dorsum?

A

Deep fibular nerve

23
Q

Which nerves give sensory supply to the dorsum?

A

Superficial fibular nerve
Deep fibular nerve
Saphenous nerve

24
Q

Which nerves give sensory supply to the plantar surface?

A

Tibial nerve
Sural nerve
Saphenous nerve

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