Anatomy of the Foot
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Which bone secures the appendicular skeleton to the axial skeleton?

  • Femur
  • Clavicle
  • Scapula (correct)
  • Talus
  • Which bone adds strength to the shoulder joint?

  • Femur
  • Scapula (correct)
  • Clavicle
  • Talus
  • What is the shape of the scapula?

  • Long and slender
  • Round and circular
  • Flat and triangular (correct)
  • Irregular and jagged
  • Which muscle is NOT found on the posterior aspect of the scapula?

    <p>Subscapularis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone is the first to ossify in the body and the last to fuse?

    <p>Clavicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint is formed by the articulation of the talus, tibia, and fibula?

    <p>Ankle joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone is the largest tarsal bone and forms the prominence of the heel?

    <p>Calcaneus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint allows for inversion and eversion movements of the foot?

    <p>Subtalar joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone articulates with the navicular bone?

    <p>Calcaneus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest facet in the subtalar joint?

    <p>Posterior Facet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone is located on the lateral side of the foot and articulates with the calcaneus proximally?

    <p>Cuboid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the navicular bone in the foot?

    <p>Maintaining the arch and supporting the weight and movements of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cuneiform bone articulates laterally with the cuboid bone?

    <p>Lateral cuneiform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which arch has a greater curve and plays a vital role in maintaining balance?

    <p>Medial arch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery is a continuation of the subclavian artery and supplies the axilla, shoulder, and thoracic muscles?

    <p>Axillary artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery wraps around the neck of the humerus and supplies the deltoid muscles and shoulder joint?

    <p>Anterior Circumflex Humeral Artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vein drains the arm, axilla, and chest, and joins with the basilic vein inferiorly and the cephalic vein superiorly?

    <p>Axillary vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vein drains the forearm, elbow joint, and humerus, and is a deep vein of the forearm?

    <p>Brachial vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vein drains the lateral aspect of the upper limb and joins the cephalic and basilic veins at the elbow?

    <p>Ulnar vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical landmark is found in the superior aspect of the sternum?

    <p>Jugular notch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is located on the posterior surface of the shoulder girdle?

    <p>Trapezius muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bones form the transverse arch of the foot?

    <p>Metatarsals and tarsal bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the transverse arch?

    <p>To distribute body weight over the base of the foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle(s) contribute to the Achilles tendon?

    <p>Gastrocnemius and soleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Achilles tendon attach?

    <p>Calcaneal tuberosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for the Achilles tendon?

    <p>Calcaneal tendon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tendon is the largest and most powerful in the human body?

    <p>Achilles tendon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle(s) are responsible for plantar flexion of the ankle?

    <p>Gastrocnemius and soleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative name for the calcaneal tuberosity?

    <p>Heel bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Achilles tendon?

    <p>To enable plantar flexion of the ankle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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