foot

How many tarsal bones are in one foot?

• 5

• 7

• 8

• 14

What tarsal bone receives the initial contact with the ground in normal walking?

• calcaneus

• talus

• navicular

• medial cuneiform

What is the structural classification of the talocrural joint?

• synovial- hinge

• synovial- plane

• diarthosis

• fibrous

What is the proximal attachment of the deltoid ligament?

• lateral malleolus

• medial malleolus

• talus

• navicular

What is the primary ligament that helps support the medial longitudinal arch of the foot?

• spring ligament

• bifurcate ligaments

• anterior talofibular ligament

• long plantar ligament

The talocrural joint is most stable in what position?

• inversion

• eversion

• dorsiflexion

• plantar flexion

Which bone or bony landmark sits immediately lateral to the navicular?

• medial malleolus

• talus

• medial cuneiform

• cuboid