ankle and foot

Question 1

How many bones are in the human foot?

Answer 1

26 bones

Question 2

Fill in the blank: The _______ arch is the highest arch in the foot.

Answer 2

medial

Question 3

Name the three main arches of the foot.

Answer 3

Medial longitudinal arch, lateral longitudinal arch, transverse arch

Question 4

What is the main function of the transverse arch?

Answer 4

To distribute weight across the foot

Question 5

Which ligament is commonly injured in ankle sprains?

Answer 5

Anterior talofibular ligament

Question 6

How many tarsal bones are in the foot?

Answer 6

7 tarsal bones

Question 7

What is the role of the plantar fascia?

Answer 7

To support the arch of the foot

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The _______ joint allows for inversion and eversion of the foot.

Answer 8

subtalar

Question 9

Which ligament connects the calcaneus to the cuboid?

Answer 9

Calcaneocuboid ligament

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which arch is primarily responsible for shock absorption? A) Medial B) Lateral C) Transverse D) All of the above

Answer 10

A) Medial

Question 11

What type of joint is the subtalar joint?

Answer 11

synovial multiaxial (triplanar)

Question 12

Which ligament runs from the fibula to the talus?

Answer 12

Talofibular ligament

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The _______ arch is formed by the cuboid and the cuneiform bones.

Answer 13

transverse

Question 14

What is the function of the deltoid ligament?

Answer 14

To provide medial stability to the ankle

Question 15

What is the primary function of the lateral longitudinal arch?

Answer 15

To assist in weight distribution and balance

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The _______ ligaments provide lateral support to the ankle.

Answer 16

lateral

Question 17

Multiple Choice: What is the primary function of the medial longitudinal arch? A) Shock absorption B) Weight distribution C) Stability D) All of the above

Answer 17

D) All of the above

Question 18

What is the name of the joint that connects the toes to the foot?

Answer 18

Metatarsophalangeal joint

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the bone that forms the base of the heel.

Answer 19

calcaneus

Question 20

What type of joint is the metatarsophalangeal joint?

Answer 20

ellipsoid

Question 21

Which ligament connects the talus to the calcaneus?

Answer 21

Talocalcaneal ligament

Question 22

What is the primary role of the foot’s arches?

Answer 22

To absorb shock and provide balance

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The _______ malleolus is a bony prominence on the fibula.

Answer 23

lateral

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The _______ joint allows for plantarflexion and dorsiflexion.

Answer 24

talocrural