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?

<p>Talus bone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the deltoid ligament?

<p>To support the ankle joint medially (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is NOT allowed by the ankle joint?

<p>Rotation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of body weight is borne by the fibula?

<p>10% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Talonavicular joint (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Plane synovial joint (A)</p> 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?

<p>Inversion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the arches of the foot?

<p>To aid in weight-bearing and locomotion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Spring ligament (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of eversion of the subtalar joint?

<p>12.5 degrees (C)</p> 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?

<p>Eversion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Talocalcaneonavicular joint (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Subtalar supination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To keep the foot in an arching position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cuboid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Flat foot (pes planus) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Transverse head of adductor hallucis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To act as a spring for easy propelling movements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Interosseous ligament (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of having flat foot?

<p>Loss of shock absorbing function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is higher and more flexible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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