Unit 2: Foot Arches Flashcards
1
Q
Coxa Valga (Genu varas)
A
Angle of inclination < 120-135°
2
Q
Coxa Vera (genu valgus)
A
Angle of inclination > 120-135°
3
Q
Medial longitudinal arch
A
- Formed from all tarsal bones (except cuboid), and 3 metatarsal bones
- Held together by spring, long, and short plantar ligaments
- tibialis ant/post suspend
4
Q
Lateral longitudinal arch
A
- Formed from calcaneus, cuboid(!), and 4th and 5th metatarsal bones
- Held together by plantar ligaments and aponeurosis, and lateral intrinsic muscles
- peroneus longus/brevis suspend
5
Q
Transverse arch
A
- Formed by metatarsal bones, cuboid, and all cuneiforms
- Held together by plantar ligaments, deep transverse metatarsal ligaments, and intrinsic muscles
- peroneus longus suspends