lower leg and foot Flashcards
1
Q
what are the bones of the lower leg?
A
fibula
tibia
talus
2
Q
what is the ligament of the foot?
A
calcaneonavicular ligament
3
Q
what are the tendons in the lower leg?
A
- posterior tibial tendon
- quadriceps tendon
- achilles tendon
4
Q
what are some foot abnormalities?
A
- pes cavus (high arch)
- neutral foot
- pes planus (flat foot)
- morton’s toe = long 2nd toe, because hypermobile 1st metatarsal
