Foot Bones Labeling Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the distal phalanges?

Fingers

Bones in the foot

Wrists

Toes (correct)

What are the proximal phalanges?

Toes (correct)

Bones in the wrist

Bones in the foot (correct)

Fingers

What are phalanges?

Bones in the fingers and toes, each consists of a proximal, middle, and distal part. Hallux not included.

What are metatarsals?

1-5 (medial to lateral) Signup and view all the answers

What are tarsals?

The group of bones in the hindfoot. Signup and view all the answers

What is the talus?

A tarsal bone that sits above the calcaneus. Signup and view all the answers

What is the calcaneus?

The heel bone. Signup and view all the answers

What is the navicular?

A tarsal bone located in the arch of the foot. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cuboid?

A tarsal bone located on the lateral side of the foot. Signup and view all the answers

What is the medial cuneiform?

A tarsal bone located in the front part of the foot. Signup and view all the answers

What is the intermediate cuneiform?

A tarsal bone situated between the medial and lateral cuneiforms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the lateral cuneiform?

A tarsal bone on the lateral side of the foot. Signup and view all the answers

What are middle phalanges?

Bones located between proximal and distal phalanges in fingers and toes. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Foot Bone Terminology

Distal Phalanges: The farthest bones in the toes, providing structure and support for toe movement.
Proximal Phalanges: The bones closest to the foot, forming the base of each toe and connecting to the metatarsals.
Phalanges: A set of bones in the toes, each toe has a proximal, middle, and distal phalanx; the hallux (big toe) does not have a middle phalanx.

Metatarsals

Metatarsals: Five long bones numbered 1 to 5 from medial (inner) to lateral (outer); essential for foot arch and weight bearing.

Tarsal Bones

Tarsals: Seven bones that form the rear and mid-foot, playing a vital role in walking and supporting body weight.
Talus: The ankle bone that articulates with the tibia and fibula, allowing for movement of the ankle joint.
Calcaneus: The largest tarsal bone, also known as the heel bone; supports the body's weight during standing and walking.
Navicular: Located in the medial part of the foot; connects the talus to the cuneiform bones.
Cuboid: Situated laterally in the foot; connects to both the calcaneus and the metatarsal bones.
Medial Cuneiform: The first of three cuneiform bones; articulates with the first metatarsal and navicular.
Intermediate Cuneiform: The second cuneiform bone; located between the medial and lateral cuneiforms, connecting to the second metatarsal.
Lateral Cuneiform: The third cuneiform bone; articulates with the third metatarsal and provides stability to the foot.

Middle Phalanges

Middle Phalanges: The bones situated between the proximal and distal phalanges, present in all toes except the hallux.

Description

Test your knowledge of foot bones with these flashcards. Each card provides a term related to the anatomy of the foot along with definitions for a better understanding. Perfect for students learning human anatomy or preparing for related exams.