Toes/Foot/Heel/Ankle

Question 1

The foot consists of how many bones?

Answer 1

26 bones

Question 2

The superior surface of the foot is?

Answer 2

Dorsum or Dorsal Surface

Question 3

The longitudinal arch of the foot contributes as?

Answer 3

Shock absorber
Weight bearing
Permits smooth walking
Medial side is more pronounced

Question 4

Turning the foot inward is called?

Answer 4

Inversion (Varus)

Question 5

Turning the foot outward is called?

Answer 5

Eversion (Valgus)

Question 6

Where is a Jones fracture located?

Answer 6

Base of the 5th metatarsal

Question 7

Where is a Avulsion fracture located?

Answer 7

Tip of the tuberosity on the 5th metatarsal

Question 8

All joints of the foot are classified as?

Answer 8

Synovial Joints

Question 9

Astragalus is another name for what tarsal bone?

Answer 9

Talus

Question 10

What is the largest and strongest bone in the foot?

Answer 10

Calcaneus

Question 11

The medial aspect of the calcaneus is called?

Answer 11

Sustentaculum Tali

Question 12

What is the largest and smallest cuneiforms?

Answer 12

Medial Cuneiform - Largest

Intermediate Cuneiform - Smallest

Question 13

What is the 2nd largest and most superior bone of the foot?

Answer 13

Talus

Question 14

What bone is proximal to the 4th and 5th metatarsal?

Answer 14

Cuboid

Question 15

Ankle joint (Ankle Mortise) is classified as what joint?

Answer 15

Synovial, Hinge Joint

Question 16

The 3rd digit of the foot is rotated how many degrees and in what direction for an oblique projection?

Answer 16

Rotated laterally 30 degrees

Question 17

AP Axial foot has what angle of the CR?

Answer 17

10 degree cephalic

Question 18

What projection of the foot best demonstrates the sinus tarsi and cuboid?

Answer 18

Medial Oblique Foot

Question 19

The CR is placed where for a Plantodorsal Heel projection?

Answer 19

CR enters at the 3rd metatarsal at the level of the 5th metatarsal base

Question 20

The CR is placed where for a Mediolateral Heel projection?

Answer 20

1 inch distal to the medial malleolus

Question 21

What projection of the ankle best demonstrates the superior portion of the calcaneus?

Answer 21

Lateral Oblique Ankle (45 degrees)

Question 22

Where is the CR located for a Mediolateral Ankle projection?

Answer 22

On the medial malleolus

Question 23

All 5 heads of the metatarsals make up what?

Answer 23

The ball of the foot