radiology Flashcards
Which tuberosity of the foot is palpable and a common site of foot trauma?
base of 5th tuberosity
What is the name of the joint found between the talus and calcaneus?
subtalar
Forms an aspect of the ankle joint
talus
the smallest of the cuneiforms?
intermediate cuneforms
found on the medial side of the foot between the talus
navicular
the largest of the cuneforms
medial cuneform
articulates with the second, third, and fourth metatarsal?
lateral cuneform
the most superior tarsal bone
talus
articulates with the first metatarsal
medial cuneform
a tarsal found anterior to the calcaneus and lateral to the lateral cuneiform?
cuboid
the second largest tarsal bone?
talus
the calcaneus articulates with the talus and the?
cuboid
list the 2 arches of the foot
longitudinal and transverse
the distal tibial joint surface forming the roof of the distal ankle joint is called the
tibial plafond
what is the name of the large prominence located on the midanterior surface of the proximal tibia that serves as a distal attatchment for the patellar tendon?
tibial tuberosity
what is the name of the small prominence located on the posterolateral aspect of the medial condyle of the femur that is an identyfing landmark to determine possible rotation of a lateral knee?
adductor tubercle
the articular facets of the proximal tibia
tibial plateau
the articular facets slope
10-15
the most proximal aspect of the fibula
apex
the extreme distal end of the fibula forms
lateral malleolous
what is the two other names for the patellar surface of the region
intercondylar sulcus and trochlear groove