15 Questions
Which muscle/s span the medial longitudinal arch of the foot?
Flexor hallucis longus and abductor hallucis
What bones are part of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot?
Calcaneus, talus, navicular, medial cuneiform, and first metatarsal bones
Which muscle runs the length of the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot?
Abductor digiti minimi
What maintains the arches of the feet by wedging the interlocking tarsal and metatarsal bones?
Mechanism (1)
Which arch of the foot is concave in non-weight bearing from medial to lateral in the midtarsal and tarsometatarsal areas?
Transverse arch
Which muscle/s help to support the medial longitudinal arch of the foot?
Flexor hallucis longus and abductor hallucis
Which bones are part of the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot?
Calcaneus, cuboid, and fifth metatarsal
Which muscle runs the length of the transverse arch of the foot?
Tibialis posterior
Which mechanism maintains the arches of the feet by tightening the ligaments on the plantar aspect of the foot?
Tightening of the ligaments
Which arch of the foot is concave in non-weight bearing from medial to lateral in the midtarsal and tarsometatarsal areas?
Transverse arch
Which muscle is responsible for maintaining the medial longitudinal arch of the foot?
Flexor hallucis longus
Which muscle runs the length of the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot?
Abductor digiti minimi
What is the longest and highest arch of the foot?
Medial longitudinal arch
Which muscle contributes to the maintenance of the transverse arch of the foot?
Tibialis posterior
Which bones are part of the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot?
Calcaneus, cuboid, and fifth metatarsal
Test your knowledge of the anatomy and kinesiology of the ankle and foot with this quiz. Explore the mechanisms that maintain the arches of the foot, including bone structure, ligaments, and muscles. Perfect for students studying physical therapy, anatomy, or kinesiology.
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