Foot/Ankle Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
Q
How many bones are there in a foot?
A
26
2
Q
What makes up the longitudinal arch (Long ways) of the foot?
A
- calcaneus
- talus navicular
- Cuneiforms
- metatarsals
3
Q
What makes up the transverse arch (across) of the foot?
A
1st to 5th metatarsal
4
Q
What is a high arch called?
A
pes cavus
5
Q
What is a low arch called?
A
pes planus
6
Q
What is the plantar fascia?
A
- web like ligamentous structure
- helps to support base of foot
7
Q
What is the ankle joint called? what type?
A
- Talocrural joint
- Hinge joint (only allows plantar/dorsiflexion)
8
Q
What are the gliding joints in the foot?
A
- Subtalar
- Transverse tarsal
9
Q
Where is the gastrocnemius?
A
- Superficial posterior
- O : Posterior of femoral condyles
- I : Calcaneus
10
Q
Where is the soleus?
A
- Superficial posterior
- O : Posterior of proximal fibula and tibia
- I : calcaneus
11
Q
Where is the tibialis posterior?
A
- Deep posterior
- O : Interosseous membrane (in-between tibia and fibula)
- I : navicular cuneiforms and base of metatarsals 2-5
12
Q
What are the muscles that flex the toes?
A
- Flexor digitorum longus (4 lesser toes)
- Flexor hallucis longus (Big toe)
13
Q
What are primary evertors?
A
- peroneus longus
- peroneus brevis
- peroneus Tertius
14
Q
What are the primary dorsiflexors?
A
- Tibialis anterior
- Extensor hallucis longus
- Extensor digitorum longus
15
Q
What are the primary plantar flexors?
A
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
