Sole Of Foot Flashcards
What is the primary function of the sole of the feet?
To provide support and stability while walking or standing.
True or False: The sole of the feet is sensitive to touch and pressure.
True.
What are the two main parts of the sole of the foot?
The plantar surface and the heel.
Fill in the blank: The skin on the sole of the feet is typically ______ than on other parts of the body.
thicker.
What is the medical term for the bottom surface of the foot?
Plantar surface.
Which layer of the skin is primarily found in the sole of the feet?
Stratum corneum.
What type of tissue primarily composes the sole of the feet?
Keratinized epithelium.
What are the five main regions of the foot’s sole?
Heel, arch, ball, toes, and instep.
True or False: The sole of the feet has a rich supply of blood vessels.
True.
What is the role of the fat pads in the sole of the feet?
To absorb shock and provide cushioning.
Which bones form the structure of the sole?
Tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges.
What is the main muscle group that supports the sole of the foot?
Intrinsic foot muscles.
Fill in the blank: The _______ ligament provides support to the arch of the foot.
plantar fascia.
True or False: The sole of the feet contains sweat glands.
True.
What condition is characterized by pain in the heel or arch of the foot?
Plantar fasciitis.
What is the primary sensory function of the sole of the feet?
To detect pressure and texture.
Which nerve supplies sensation to the sole of the foot?
The tibial nerve.
What is the common term for the thickening of skin on the sole due to friction?
Callus.
Fill in the blank: The _______ arch is one of the three arches of the foot.
medial.
What is the role of the plantar ligaments?
To provide stability to the arches of the foot.
True or False: The sole of the feet is devoid of hair follicles.
True.