Lower Limb

Question 1

list the bones in the ankle

Answer 1

Talus
Calcaneus
Navicular
Cuboid
Cuniform - Medial, Intermediate, Lateral

Question 2

what is the midtarsal joint inbetween of?

Answer 2

talus, calcaneus

vs

navicular, cuboid

Question 3

where is the subtalar joint located

Answer 3

between talus and calcaneus

Question 4

what are the 3 rows of tarsal bones?

Answer 4

1. proximal - talus, calcaneus
2. intermediate - navicular
3. distal - CUBOID, medial, intermediate, lateral cuniform

Question 5

list facts about the 1st,2nd,5th metatarsal

Answer 5

1st metatarsal:
- stoutest
- medial and lateral sesamoid bones lie on plantar surface of head of 1st metatarsal

2nd metatarsal:
- longest

5th metatarsal:
- tuberosity projects LATERALLY over the cuboid bone
= bony landmark formed over lateral foot

Question 6

how is the weight of the body distributed in the foot?

Answer 6

tibia
= talus
= posteriorly to calcaneum, anteriorly to ball of the foot

Question 7

what factors contribute to stability?

Question 8

where does the inferior transverse tibiofibular ligament run?

Answer 8

posterior lower end of tibia