Foot Anatomy Review

How many bones does the human foot contain?

• 24

• 25

• 26

• 27

Match the following components of the human foot with their quantities:

• 3-C

• Over 100

• 1-A

• 33

• 2-B

• 26

Which bone is the largest foot bone forming the heel?

• Metatarsals

• Phalanges

• Calcaneus

• Talus

Match the following bones with their descriptions:

• Metatarsals

• Bones starting with big toe going down.

• Phalanges

• Long bones connecting heel to toes

• Calcaneus

• Largest foot bone forming the heel

The (a)   are long bones connecting the heel to the toes.

• Calcaneus

• Metatarsals

• Phalanges

• Talus

What is the location of the Flexor Digitorum Brevis?

• Top of the foot

• Bottom of the foot

• Side of the foot

• Heel of the foot

The Flexor Digitorum Brevis is critical for (a)   movements.

• running

• jumping

• precise dance

• walking

What is the function of the Achilles Tendon?

• Connects calf muscles to heel

• Enables pointing toes

• Crucial for relevé position

• All of the above.

Match the following tendons with their functions: 1) Achilles Tendon 2) Plantar Fascia

• B

• Enables pointing toes

• A

• Connects calf muscles to heel

• C

• Acts as natural shock absorber

• D

• Maintains arch structure

The Plantar Fascia is a thick tissue band along the foot bottom that (a)   . A) Maintains arch structure B) Acts as natural shock absorber C) Both A and B.

• Maintains arch structure

• Acts as natural shock absorber

• Both A and B