Foot and Ankle Anatomy

What is the name of the two floating bones under the big toe

• patellas

• sesamoids

• popliteals

• metatarsals

How many phalanges are in 1 foot

• 14

• 15

• 5

• 7

When labeling a metatarsal, the end closest to the phalanges is known as the _

• head

• shaft

• base

When discussing phalanges, the phalanx at the tip of the toe is known as the _ phalanx

• proximal

• middle

• distal

Which tarsal bone is known as the heel

• talus

• navicular

• cuboid

• calcaneus

Which arch acts as a "spring" for the foot?

• metatarsal

• transverse

• medial longitudinal

• lateral longitudinal

What is the most superficial layer of the plantar aspect of the foot

• medial longitudinal arch

• common plantar nerve

• spring ligament

• plantar fascia

Which ligament supports the medial longitudinal arch

• deltoid ligament

• spring ligament

• anterior talofibular ligament

• calcaneofibular ligament

Which is the medial bone of the lower leg

• tibia

• fibula

• talus

• calcaneus

Which joint of the ankle is responsible for dorsiflexion and plantar flexion

• tibiofibular

• subtalar

• talocrural