Foot and Ankle Anatomy

How many phalanges are on each foot?

In the following picture, B-C is the ______________ arch

• Lateral Longitudinal Arch

• Anterior Longitudinal Arch

• Anterior Posterior Arch

• Anterior Transverse Arch

When referring to the foot, the word “dorsal” means

• On the bottom of the foot

• Behind the ankle

• On the lateral side of the ankle

• On the top of the foot

The function(s) of the arch is/are to

• Support body weight

• Absorb shock from weight bearing

• Provide space for blood vessels and nerves

How many tarsals are on each foot?

The talocrural joint is also known as the

• Joint in the ankle

• Joints in the foot

• Joint of the arch

• Joint between the phalanges

The bottom of the foot is referred to as

• Lateral

• Medial

• Plantar

• Dorsal

What bone is this?

• Calcaneus

• Intermediate Cuneiform

• Lateral Cuneiform

• Medial Cuneiform

• Talus

What bone is this?

• Calcaneus

• Intermediate Cuneiform

• Lateral Cuneiform

• Medial Cuneiform

• Talus

What bone is this?

• Calcaneus

• Intermediate Cuneiform

• Lateral Cuneiform

• Medial Cuneiform

• Talus