The foot

Question 1

Which bones are depicted?

Answer 1

The foot bones

Question 2

Which aspect is shown?

Answer 2

Superior

Question 3

Which aspect is shown?

Answer 3

Inferior

Question 4

Answer 4

a – cuboid

b – navicular

c – talus

d – trochlea of talus

e – calcaneus

f – cuneiforms

g – tuberosity of navicular

h – tuberosity of base of fifth metatarsal

i – base

j – shaft

k – head

m – proximal

n – middle

o – distal

p – tarsals

q – metatarsals

r – phalanges

Question 5

Answer 5

a – navicular

b – cuboid

c – calcaneus

d – talus

e – base

f – shaft

g – head

h – tuberosity of navicular

i – tuberosity of base of fifth metatarsal

j – proximal

k – middle

m – distal

n – tarsals

o – metatarsals

p - phalanges

Question 6

What is the Achilles tendon?

Answer 6

Tendon connecting calf muscles to heel

Question 7

What muscles are associated with the Achilles tendon?

Answer 7

Attached to plantaris; gastrocnemius; soleus

Question 8

In which view would you be able to identify the tuberosity of the cuboid bone?

Answer 8

Inferior

Question 9

Can the anterior tubercle of the calcaneus be seen in the superior view?

Answer 9

Yes