foot Flashcards
what makes up the forefoot
phalanges and the metatarsals
what makes up the midfoot
medial, intermediate, lateral cuneiform
cuboid
navicular
what makes up the hindfoot
calcaneus
and the talus bone
what is the function or the 3 arches
absorb shock during weight bearing
make foot adaptable to surface and weight changes
medial longitudinal Arch
lateral longitudinal Arch
Transverse arch
what makes up the medial longitudinal arch
Calcaneus Talus Navicular 1-3 cuneiforms 1-3 metatarsals 1-3 Proximal,medial, and distal phalanges
What makes up the lateral longitudinal arch
Calcaneus
cuboid
4-5 metatarsal
4-5 proximal medial and distal phalanges
What makes up the transverse arch
Cuboid all three cuneiforms metatarsal bases tendon of fibularis longus tendon of tibialis posterior
3 ligaments that play an important part in arch support
Long plantar Ligament (lateral side) Spring ligament (medial side): the short plantar ligament (under the long ligament)
What is the fascia on the dorsum of the foot and what emerges beneath it
Inferior extensor retinaculum
dorsal fascia of the foot
the dorsalis pedis A and the Deep fibular N emerge from beneath the inferior border of the extensor retinaculum
superior extensor retinaculum is located on the tibia and fibula
Fascia that is found on the sole of the foot and its function
Plantar aponeurosis
longitudinal band of dense connective tissue
distally dividing into the five bands that enclose the digital tendons
supports the longitudinal foot arches
Plantar fasciitis
cause from running, high impact exercise, wornout shoes, and overweight
inflammation at the proximal attachment, pain worsesns after sitting or getting out of bed in the morning
Can lead to a calcaneal spur especially from the medial calcaneal tubercle
What are the two dorsal muscles
Extensor hallucis brevis
Extensor digitorum Brevis
Extensor digitorum Brevis
orgin: calcaneus (floor of tarsal sinus)
insertion: long extensor tendons of four medial digits (toes 2-4)
Deep fibular Nerve
aids the extensor digitorum longus in extending the four medial toes at the metatarsalphalangeal and interphalangeal joints
Extensor Hallucis Longus
orgin: calcaneus (floor of tarsal sinus)
insertion: Dorsal aspect of base of proximal phalanx of the great toe
Deep fibular Nerve
aids in extensor hallucis longus in extending the great toe at the metatarsophalangeal joint
What is the main goal of the plantar foot muscles
synergistically help maintain foot arches and standing on uneven grand
1st layer of plantar muscles (most superficial)
Abductor digiti Minimi
Flexor digitorum Brevis
Abductor Hallucis
2nd Layer of plantar muscles
Quadratus Plantae m
Lumbricals M
FLexor hallucis Longus and Flexor digitorum longus tendons are located in this layer