Foot Anatomy Quiz
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What is the name of the joint formed between the first digit and the proximal phalanx?

  • Distal interphalangeal (DIP)
  • Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) (correct)
  • Tarsometatarsal (TMT)
  • Proximal interphalangeal (PIP)
  • Which sesamoid bones are commonly found at the head of the first metatarsal?

  • Fibular and tibial sesamoids (correct)
  • Only the patella
  • Tarsal sesamoids
  • Only the tibial sesamoid
  • What is the primary purpose of identifying the joints of the digits in the foot?

  • To improve joint fluid range
  • To locate potential fractures (correct)
  • To prevent joint stiffness
  • To enhance range of motion
  • Which joint is located at the base of the metatarsal?

    <p>Tarsometatarsal (TMT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What imaging technique is often required to diagnose fractures of sesamoid bones?

    <p>Tangential projections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many phalanges are present in the foot?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metatarsal is known for having a prominent tuberosity at its base?

    <p>Fifth metatarsal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many metatarsals are found in the foot?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction of foot phalanges compared to hand phalanges?

    <p>Foot phalanges have less movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is NOT a category of bones in the foot?

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

    Which tarsal bone is commonly referred to as the heel bone?

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

    What is the function of the sustentaculum tali?

    <p>To provide medial support for weight-bearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tarsal bones articulates with the tibia?

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

    What is the primary function of the arches of the foot?

    <p>Providing shock absorption and support for body weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of the longitudinal arch?

    <p>Transverse component</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the calcaneus often becomes a site for bone spurs?

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

    Which bone primarily comprises the transverse arch?

    <p>Cuneiform bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two bones does the talus articulate with inferiorly?

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

    What is the position of the cuboid bone in relation to the calcaneus?

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

    What term describes the deep depression between the posterior and middle articular facets of the calcaneus?

    <p>Sinus tarsi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cuneiform articulates laterally with the intermediate cuneiform?

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

    Which tarsal bones make up the cuneiforms?

    <p>First, second, and third cuneiforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the calcaneus during weight bearing?

    <p>Transmitting body weight to the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following articulates with the fourth and fifth metatarsals?

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

    The intermediate cuneiform articulates with how many metatarsals?

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

    Which bone articulates with the largest cuneiform?

    <p>First Metatarsal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bones form the ankle joint?

    <p>Tibia, fibula, and talus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct position for viewing the mortise of the ankle joint?

    <p>AP oblique projection at 15° internally rotated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a true lateral view of the ankle joint, where is the lateral malleolus located relative to the medial malleolus?

    <p>1 cm posterior to the medial malleolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of joint is the ankle joint classified as?

    <p>Synovial saddle joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during stress views of the ankle joint?

    <p>Widening of the mortise space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical structure is visible in the lateral view of the left foot?

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

    What is the primary angle at which the AP right ankle mortise view is taken?

    <p>15 degrees medial oblique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the AP medial oblique view of the right foot, which structure is expected to be labeled?

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

    Which structure is not typically visible in the lateral right ankle image?

    <p>Fifth metatarsal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is primarily featured in the lateral left foot image?

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

    What structure rests between the medial and lateral condyles of the tibia?

    <p>Intercondylar Eminence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the tibia is known for being easily identified under the skin?

    <p>Anterior Crest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the tibial tuberosity serve as an attachment point?

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

    What is the enlarged distal end of the fibula called?

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

    Which of the following describes the tibial plateau?

    <p>The upper articular surface of the tibial condyles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape is the medial malleolus described as?

    <p>Short and pyramid-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure articulates with the distal fibula?

    <p>Fibular Notch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What articulates with the lateral condyle of the tibia at the fibula's proximal extremity?

    <p>Fibular Head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates the position of the patella in relation to the knee joint when the lower leg is fully extended?

    <p>It is 1.25 cm proximal to the knee joint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the smooth, shallow depression under the patella?

    <p>Trochlear groove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the angle from vertical for the femoral shaft when the distal femoral condyles are parallel to the floor in an erect position?

    <p>10°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condyle of the femur extends lower or more distally?

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

    Where is the adductor tubercle located on the femur?

    <p>On the medial condyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the intercondylar fossa?

    <p>To separate the medial and lateral condyles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the medial and lateral epicondyles?

    <p>They are rough prominences for ligament attachment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the position of the patella as the leg flexes?

    <p>It moves distally over the patellar surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship of the femoral shaft angle in individuals of shorter stature?

    <p>It is greater than average.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical feature is best observed on a slightly rotated lateral view of the distal femur?

    <p>Adductor tubercle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the collateral ligaments in the knee?

    <p>Preventing adduction and abduction movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure functions as shock absorbers in the knee joint?

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

    What is the primary function of the patellar ligament?

    <p>Joining the patella to the tibial tuberosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bursa is located directly below the patella?

    <p>Infrapatellar bursa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which kinds of activities are knee ligament and meniscus injuries most likely to occur?

    <p>Skiing and basketball</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of imaging technique is commonly used to visualize soft tissue structures in the knee?

    <p>Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the cruciate ligaments attach in relation to the tibia?

    <p>To the intercondylar eminence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of the medial and lateral menisci?

    <p>They taper to a thinner center and absorb shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bone is the patella classified as?

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

    What movement occurs to the patella during a flexion of the knee?

    <p>It moves downward and inward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the popliteal surface located?

    <p>Proximal to the intercondylar fossa on the femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape and approximate size of the patella?

    <p>Flat and triangular, about 2 inches in diameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament does NOT extend from the femur to any part of the knee joint?

    <p>Fibular collateral ligament (LCL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which components primarily contribute to the stability of the knee joint?

    <p>ACL and PCL ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In relation to the femur, how does the patella behave during muscle contraction?

    <p>It moves closer to the femur and locks into position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the patella in relation to the quadriceps muscle?

    <p>It acts as a pivot to increase leverage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What features are typically seen on the outermost tips of the large medial and lateral condyles of the femur?

    <p>Rough prominences called epicondyles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint is formed between the condyles of the femur and the corresponding condyles of the tibia?

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

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