Overview of the Feet | Bones & Major Joints

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the anatomy of the foot, focusing on the bones and major joints. It covers the rear foot, midfoot, and forefoot, detailing the specific bones and joints in each region. The video also explains the articulation between these bones and the ligaments that support them. By the end, viewers should have a clear understanding of the foot's structure and be able to identify key bones and joints.

Which two bones make up the rear foot?

• Fibula and Tibia

• Cuneiform and Metatarsal

• Talus and Calcaneus

• Navicular and Cuboid

What is the function of the lateral collateral ligaments in the ankle?

• Support the arch of the foot

• Resist inversion forces

• Resist eversion forces

• Connect the tibia and fibula

What is the primary function of the medial collateral ligaments in the ankle?

• Resist inversion forces

• Resist eversion forces

• Support the arch of the foot

• Connect the tibia and fibula

Which bone is the largest in the midfoot region?

• Calcaneus

• Talus

• Cuboid

• Navicular

What is the transverse tarsal joint composed of?

• Subtalar and Talocrural joints

• Tarsometatarsal and Lisfranc joints

• Metatarsophalangeal and Interphalangeal joints

• Talonavicular and Calcaneocuboid joints

Which bones articulate at the calcaneocuboid joint?

• Navicular and Cuneiform

• Cuboid and Calcaneus

• Talus and Navicular

• Talus and Calcaneus

How many phalanges does the great toe have?

• Four

• Two

• Three

• One

What is the joint between the metatarsals and proximal phalanges called?

• Interphalangeal joint

• Transverse tarsal joint

• Metatarsophalangeal joint

• Tarsometatarsal joint

Which joint connects the forefoot to the midfoot?

• Interphalangeal joint

• Subtalar joint

• Tarsometatarsal joint

• Talocrural joint

What is another name for the tarsometatarsal joint?

• Talonavicular joint

• Subtalar joint

• Lisfranc joint

• Chopart joint