The Foot: Anatomy and Common Injuries

How many tarsal bones are there in the foot?

• 5

• 7

• 14

• 26

How many metatarsal bones are present in the foot?

• 5

• 7

• 14

• 26

How many phalanges are there in the foot?

• 5

• 7

• 14

• 26

What is the name of the heel bone?

• Talus

• Navicular bone

• Cuboid

• Calcaneus

What are the bones forming the toes known as?

• Tarsal bones

• Metatarsal bones

• Phalanges

• Calcaneus

What is the function of the arches of the foot?

• To provide a rigid structure for the foot

• To assist the foot in supporting the body weight and in absorbing the shock of weight bearing

• To increase the foot's mobility

• To decrease the surface area of the foot

Which arch of the foot is labeled as 'A' in the diagram?

• Anterior Metatarsal & Transverse Arches

• Medial Longitudinal Arch

• Lateral Longitudinal Arch

• Posterior Metatarsal Arch

Which arch of the foot is labeled as 'B' in the diagram?

• Anterior Metatarsal & Transverse Arches

• Medial Longitudinal Arch

• Lateral Longitudinal Arch

• Posterior Metatarsal Arch

Which arch of the foot is labeled as 'C' in the diagram?

• Anterior Metatarsal & Transverse Arches

• Medial Longitudinal Arch

• Lateral Longitudinal Arch

• Posterior Metatarsal Arch

What is the Plantar Fascia?

• A muscle in the foot

• A bone in the foot

• A thick white band of fibrous tissue in the foot

• A nerve in the foot