Chapter 7: Toes, Foot, Ankle, and Navicular

Question 1

The foot consists of how many bones:

Answer 1

26 Bones

Question 2

How many phalanges are in the foot:

Answer 2

14 Phalanges

Question 3

How many metatarsals are in the foot:

Answer 3

5 Metatarsals

Question 4

How many tarsals are in the foot:

Answer 4

7 Tarsals

Question 5

The foot is divided into the:

Answer 5

Forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot.

Question 6

The forefoot includes the:

Answer 6

Metatarsals and toes

Question 7

The midfoot includes the five tarsals:

Answer 7

Cuneiforms, navicular, and cuboid bones.

Question 8

The hindfoot includes the:

Answer 8

Talus and calcaneus.

Question 9

The bones of the foot are shaped and joined together to form a series of:

Answer 9

longitudinal and transverse arches.

Question 10

The longitudinal arch functions as a shock absorber to distribute the:

Answer 10

Weight of the body in all directions. (Permits smooth walking)

Question 11

The traverse arch runs from side to side and assists in:

Answer 11

Supporting the longitudinal arch.

Question 12

The superior surface of the foot is termed the:

Answer 12

Dorsum or dorsal surface.

Question 13

The inferior or posterior aspect of the foot is termed the:

Answer 13

Plantar Surface.

Question 14

The five metatarsals are numbered one to five beginning at the:

Answer 14

Medial side. (Big toe)

Question 15

The five heads of the metatarsals form the:

Answer 15

“Ball” of the foot.

Question 16

The first metatarsal is the shortest and:

Answer 16

Thickest.

Question 17

The second metatarsal is the:

Answer 17

Longest.

Question 18

The base of the fifth metatarsal contains a_____ _____, which is a common site of ______.

Answer 18

Prominent Tuberosity

Fractures.

Question 19

The proximal foot contains seven tarsals:

Answer 19

Calcaneus
Talus
Navicular
Cuboid
Medial Cuneiform
Intermediate Cuneiform
Lateral Cuneiform

Question 20

The calcaneus is the _____ and _____ tarsal bone.

Answer 20

Largest and Strongest

Question 21

The Talus is irregular in form and occupying the superior-most portion of the foot, is the _____ _____ tarsal bone.

Answer 21

Second Largest

Question 22

Beneath the head of the first metatarsal are:

Answer 22

Two small bones called sesamoid bones.

Question 23

Sesamoid bones are a common site of:

Answer 23

Fractures and must be shown radiographically

Question 24

The lateral surface of the calcaneus contains the:

Answer 24

Trochlea

Question 25

The cuboid bone lies on the ____ side.

Answer 25

Lateral

Question 26

The navicular bone lies on the ____ side.

Answer 26

Medial

Question 27

The medial cuneiform is the _____ of the 3 cuneiform bones.

Answer 27

Largest

Question 28

The intermediate cuneiform is the _____ of the 3 cuneiform bones.

Answer 28

Smallest