Lower Limb Flashcards
1
Q
How many bones are in one foot?
A
26
2
Q
How many toes are in one foot?
A
14
3
Q
How many metatarsals are in one foot?
A
5
4
Q
How many tarsals are in one foot?
A
7
5
Q
When are the sesamoid bones almost always present?
A
Plantar surface at the head of the first metatarsal
6
Q
What are the 7 tarsal bones (3 christmas’ never could take count)
A
1st cuneiform (medial)
2nd cuneiform (intermediate)
3rd cuneiform (lateral)
Navicular
Cuboid
Talus
Calcaneus
7
Q
What is the largest and strongest bone in the foot?
A
Calcaneus
8
Q
what are the two arches of the foot?
A
longitudinal and transverse
9
Q
what bones is the ankle joint made of?
A
Tibia fibula talus
