Foot and Ankle Review Flashcards
How many bones are in the Foot/Ankle
26 bones
How many Phalanges are there?
14 phalanges
How many Metatarsals are there?
5 metatarsals
How many Tarsals are there?
7 Tarsals
How many Cuneiforms are there?
3 Cuneiforms
What is the great toe called?
The Hallux
Which metatarsal is most commonly fractured
The 5th metatarsal
Which bone is the most weight-bearing bone of the lower leg?
The Tibia
Which bone is the most weight-bearing bone of the foot?
Calcaneous
What is the most commonly sprained Lateral Ankle Ligament?
The ATF
What motion does the Tibialis Anterior perform on the foot?
Dorsiflexion
What are the 2 muscles of the calf?
Gastrocnemius and Soleus
What motion do the gastrocnemius and soleus perform on the foot?
Plantar Flexion
What motion does the Extensor Hallicus Longus/Brevis perform?
extends the hallux
What motion does the Flexor Hallicus Longus/Brevis do?
Flexes the Hallux
What motion does the extensor digitorum perform?
extends the digits