Anatomy Quiz: Arches of Foot and Walking Cycle

What are the two longitudinal arches in the foot?

• Anterior and Posterior

• Medial and Lateral

• Medial and Posterior

• Lateral and Anterior

Which muscle acts as a sling to elevate the highest point (keystone) of the arch in the foot?

• Tibialis posterior

• Quadriceps femoris

• Peroneus longus

• Gluteus maximus

What is the function of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot?

Which ligament supports the medial longitudinal arch of the foot?

• Peroneus longus

• Short plantar ligament

• Spring ligament

• Long plantar ligament

During which phase of the walking cycle is the foot in contact with the ground and bearing the body weight?

• Heel-strike

• Stance phase

• Leg lift

• Swing phase

Which muscle is involved in the heel-strike stage of the walking cycle to maintain ankle dorsiflexion?

• Quadriceps femoris

• Peroneus longus

• Anterior compartment of the leg

• Gluteus maximus

What is the function of the transverse arches of the foot?

• Adaptation on uneven grounds

• Propulsion in walking

• Preventing compression of nerves and vessels

• Supporting body weight

Which ligament connects the calcaneus with the navicular bone to support the medial longitudinal arch?

• Peroneus longus

• Spring ligament

• Long plantar ligament

• Short plantar ligament

What percentage of the walking cycle is the stance phase?

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

• 40%

Which muscle is responsible for plantarflexing the ankle during the heel-off and toe-off stage of the walking cycle?

• Posterior compartment muscles of the leg

• Anterior compartment of the leg

• Hamstring muscles

• Quadriceps femoris