QUIZ #2 Flashcards
How many bones in the foot
26 bones
How many phalanges in the foot
14 phalanges in foot
How many metatarsals?
5 metatarsals
Which is the largest tarsal?
Calcaneus
Which tarsal occupies the highest position and is second largest?
Talus
Which tarsal is on the lateral side between calcaneus and the fourth and fifth metatarsals
Cuboid
Which tarsal is on medial side between calcaneus and the cuneiforms
Navicular
What are the three Cuneiforms ?
Which is biggest and which is smallest?
medial
intermediate
lateral
Medial cuneiform is the largest
Intermediate is the smallest
The ankle joint is formed by articulation between the talus tarsal and the:
(3 items)
The ankle joint is formed by articulation between the talus tarsal and the:
Lateral malleolus of fibula
Inferior surface of tibia
Medial malleolus of tibia
The slight adduction/abduction and rotation motions of the ankle result from the intertarsals’ _____ movements rather than the ankle joint proper
The slight adduction/abduction and rotation motions of the ankle result from the intertarsals’ gliding movements rather than the ankle joint proper
What landmarks are used to center the ankle joint?
Lateral and medial malleoli used for centering ankle joint
[Sesamoid Bones]
Small _____ bones found in the foot
Usually form in points of _____ near a joint
Usually found on posterior (plantar) surface of first MTP joint
Is possible to fracture one or both because of plantar location
Very painful when fractured
[Sesamoid Bones]
Small detached bones found in the foot
Usually form in points of stress near a joint
Usually found on posterior (plantar) surface of first MTP joint
Is possible to fracture one or both because of plantar location
Very painful when fractured
WIP
Which tarsal bones forms part of the ankle joint?
Talus
Three artifacts?
Shoes
Socks or hose (elastic = artifact)
Heavy fabric (e.g., denim) rolled above anatomy of interest
IR/Field size?
10” x 12” IR collimated to the specific part
