Foot Flashcards
What are all the tarsal bones?
Calcaneus Talus Cuboid Navicular Cuneiforms (3)
What are the functions of arches of the foot?
Absorb shock during weight bearing
Make foot adaptable to surface and weight changes
What bones are part of the Medial Longitudinal Arch?
Calcaneus Talus Navicular Cuneiforms (all 3) 1st-3rd Metatarsals 1st-3rd Proximal, Medial, and Distal Phalanges
What bones are part of the Lateral Longitudinal Arch?
Calcaneus
Cuboid
4th-5th Metatarsals
4th-5th Proximal, Medial, and Distal Phalanges
What bones are part of the Transverse Arch?
Cuboid
Cuneiforms (all 3)
Bases of Metatarsals
The fascia of the dorsum of the foot is thin and continuous with the ________ ________.
Extensor Retinaculum
What artery and nerve emerge beneath the inferior border of the Extensor Retinaculum?
Dorsalis Pedis A.
Deep Fibular N.
The fascia on the sole of the foot is called the ________ _______ and consists of a longitudinal band of dense CT.
Plantar Aponeurosis
The Plantar Aponeurosis distally divides into five bands that enclose digital tendons as well as support the…
Longitudinal foot arches (Medial and Lateral)
This is often caused by running, high-impact exercise, worn-out shoes, and being overweight. There is inflammation at the proximal attachment of the Plantar Aponeurosis, causing pain.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis pain is the worst after…
Sitting or getting out of bed in the morning
What is a complication of Plantar Fasciitis that can occur?
Can lead to calcaneal spur formation, especially from medial calcaneal tubercle
What are the dorsal foot muscles?
Extensor Hallucis Brevis M.
Extensor Digitorum Brevis M.
This dorsal muscle inserts on the base of the proximal phalanx of the 1st toe.
Extensor Hallucis Brevis M.
This dorsal muscle inserts on long extensor tendons of the lateral four digits.
Extensor Digitorum Brevis M.
What innervates the dorsal foot muscles?
Deep Fibular N.
- **Sciatic N. – Tibial and Common Fibular Ns.
- **Common Fibular N. – Superficial and Deep Fibular Ns.
There are 4 layers of plantar foot muscles, and they function to…
Help maintain foot arches
Help to stand on uneven ground
The 1st layer of plantar foot muscles are…
Abductor Digiti Minimi M.
Flexor Digitorum Brevis M.
Abductor Hallucis M.
The 1st layer of plantar foot muscles are three short muscles that extend from the ________ to the ________.
Calcaneus
Phalanges
The 2nd layer of plantar foot muscles are…
Quadratus Plantae M.
Lumbrical Ms. (4)
This foot muscle joins the tendon of the Flexor Digitorum Longus M. to the Calcaneus and assists it in flexing the lateral four digits.
Quadratus Plantae M.
***In 2nd layer
This foot muscle originates from the Flexor Digitorum Longus tendons and are located on the medial aspect of the extensor expansion.
Lumbrical Ms. (4)
What actions do the Lumbrical Ms. perform?
Flex MP joint
Extend PIP and DIP joints