Intermediate cuneiform

Question 1

Intermediate cuneiform

Answer 1

apex directed plantarly
most typical to wedge
smallest tarsal bone

Question 2

Dorsal surface of intermediate cuneiform

Answer 2

quadrilateral or square

base of intermediate cuneiform

Question 3

Ligaments attached to dorsal surface (4)

Answer 3

dorsal cuneonavicular
two dorsal intercuneiforms
dorsal cuneometatarsal

Question 4

Plantar surface of intermediate cuneiform

Answer 4

apex of wedge
thin and crest-like
Partial insertion of tibialis posterior

Question 5

Ligaments attached to plantar surface (3)

Answer 5

plantar cuneonavicular

two plantar intercuneiforms

Question 6

Anterior surface of intermediate cuneiform

Answer 6

contains triangular facet for articulation with second metatarsal

Question 7

Posterior surface of intermediate cuneiform

Answer 7

contains triangular facet for articulation with navicular

Question 8

Medial surface of intermediate cuneiform

Answer 8

articular area - inverted L-shaped (horizontal superior)

nonarticular area - for interosseous intercuneiform ligament

Question 9

Lateral surface of intermediate cuneiform

Answer 9

articular area - smooth, elongated oval vertically

nonarticular area - for interosseous cuneiform ligament