Ligaments Of The Foot

Question 1

Which muscle tendons make up the transverse arch of the foot?

Answer 1

• Tibialis anterior
• Tibialis posterior
• Fibularis longus

Question 2

Which ligament makes up the medial longitudinal arch of the foot?

Answer 2

Plantar calcaneo-navicular ligament

Question 3

Which ligaments make up the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot?

Answer 3

• Calcaneocuboid ligament

- Long plantar ligament

Question 4

What are the three main arches of the foot called?

Answer 4

• Medial longitudinal arch
• Lateral longitudinal arch
• Transverse arch

Question 5

Which ligament helps to provide the arch of the foot?

Answer 5

Transverse metatarsal ligament