Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle

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What is the talocrural joint also known as?

Subtalar joint

Talocalcaneonavicular joint

Ankle joint (correct)

Intertarsal joint

Which of the following ligaments is NOT attached to the medial malleolus?

Plantar calcaneonavicular ligament

Anterior talofibular ligament (correct)

Deltoid ligament

Tibiocalcaneal ligament

What type of joint is the ankle joint?

Synovial hinge joint (correct)

Cartilaginous joint

Synovial ball-and-socket joint

Fibrous joint

Which bone does NOT form part of the intermediate area of the foot?

Talus bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the deltoid ligament?

To support the ankle joint medially Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is NOT allowed by the ankle joint?

Rotation Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of body weight is borne by the fibula?

10% Signup and view all the answers

What is the joint between the talus and navicular bones called?

Talonavicular joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of joint between the calcaneum and cuboid bones?

Plane synovial joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the movement that occurs when the medial surface of the foot moves towards the medial surface of the leg?

Inversion Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the arches of the foot?

To aid in weight-bearing and locomotion Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ligament that forms the socket of the talocalcaneonavicular joint?

Spring ligament Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of eversion of the subtalar joint?

12.5 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What is the movement that occurs when the lateral surface of the foot moves towards the lateral surface of the leg?

Eversion Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the joint that is classified as a synovial ball and socket joint?

Talocalcaneonavicular joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the movement that includes inversion, medial rotation, and plantarflexion of the foot?

Subtalar supination Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the bony factor in maintaining the arches of the foot?

To keep the foot in an arching position Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bones is the key stone in the lateral longitudinal arch?

Cuboid Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a collapsed or fallen arch in the foot?

Flat foot (pes planus) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles helps maintain the transverse arch of the foot?

Transverse head of adductor hallucis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the arches of the foot during propelling movements?

To act as a spring for easy propelling movements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ligaments helps maintain the lateral longitudinal arch?

Interosseous ligament Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of having flat foot?

Loss of shock absorbing function Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the medial longitudinal arch in relation to the lateral longitudinal arch?

It is higher and more flexible Signup and view all the answers