Ankle and Foot Quiz

Which of the following bones is not found in the lower leg?

• Femur

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Patella

How many tarsal bones are there in the foot?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which joint is responsible for dorsiflexion and plantarflexion?

• Subtalar

• Intertarsal

• Talocrural

• Tarsometatarsal

What is the primary function of the deltoid ligament?

• Stabilize the lateral side of the ankle

• Stabilize the medial side of the ankle

• Assist in dorsiflexion

• Assist in plantarflexion

Which of the following is a lateral ligament of the ankle?

• Medial talofibular

• Anterior talofibular (ATFL)

• Deltoid ligament

• Calcaneofibular

How many phalanges are there in the foot?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

What is the function of the posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL)?

• Stabilize the medial side of the ankle

• Assist in plantarflexion

• Stabilize the lateral side of the ankle

• Assist in dorsiflexion

Which joint is located between the metatarsals and phalanges?

• Intertarsal

• Metatarsophalangeal

• Talocrural

• Subtalar

Which bone is part of the lower leg?

• Femur

• Fibula

• Humerus

• Scapula

Which joint is not part of the foot?

• Interphalangeal

• Glenohumeral

• Tarsometatarsal

• Subtalar