24 Questions
What is the talocrural joint also known as?
Ankle joint
Which of the following ligaments is NOT attached to the medial malleolus?
Anterior talofibular ligament
What type of joint is the ankle joint?
Synovial hinge joint
Which bone does NOT form part of the intermediate area of the foot?
Talus bone
What is the function of the deltoid ligament?
To support the ankle joint medially
Which movement is NOT allowed by the ankle joint?
Rotation
What percentage of body weight is borne by the fibula?
10%
What is the joint between the talus and navicular bones called?
Talonavicular joint
What is the type of joint between the calcaneum and cuboid bones?
Plane synovial joint
What is the movement that occurs when the medial surface of the foot moves towards the medial surface of the leg?
Inversion
What is the function of the arches of the foot?
To aid in weight-bearing and locomotion
What is the name of the ligament that forms the socket of the talocalcaneonavicular joint?
Spring ligament
What is the range of eversion of the subtalar joint?
12.5 degrees
What is the movement that occurs when the lateral surface of the foot moves towards the lateral surface of the leg?
Eversion
What is the name of the joint that is classified as a synovial ball and socket joint?
Talocalcaneonavicular joint
What is the term for the movement that includes inversion, medial rotation, and plantarflexion of the foot?
Subtalar supination
What is the primary function of the bony factor in maintaining the arches of the foot?
To keep the foot in an arching position
Which of the following bones is the key stone in the lateral longitudinal arch?
Cuboid
What is the result of a collapsed or fallen arch in the foot?
Flat foot (pes planus)
Which of the following muscles helps maintain the transverse arch of the foot?
Transverse head of adductor hallucis
What is the primary function of the arches of the foot during propelling movements?
To act as a spring for easy propelling movements
Which of the following ligaments helps maintain the lateral longitudinal arch?
Interosseous ligament
What is a consequence of having flat foot?
Loss of shock absorbing function
What is the role of the medial longitudinal arch in relation to the lateral longitudinal arch?
It is higher and more flexible
This quiz covers the structure and composition of the foot and ankle, including the bones, joints, and articular surfaces.
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