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What is the term for the bone known as the cuboid?
What is the term for the bone known as the navicular?
What do we call the prominence on the 5th metatarsal?
What is the name of the lateral cuneiform bone?
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What is the term for the medial cuneiform bone?
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Identify the intermediate cuneiform bone.
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What is the term for the bone known as the talus?
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What is referred to as the tuberosity of the calcaneus?
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What is the term for the bone known as the calcaneus?
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What is the term for the bone known as the tibia?
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What is the term for the bone known as the fibula?
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What is the name of the joint between two phalanges?
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What is the term for the proximal phalanx?
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What is the joint between the metatarsal and phalanx called?
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What do we call the bones of the fingers and toes?
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What is the term for the group of bones known as the metatarsals?
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What is the term collectively referred to as the tarsals?
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What do we call the first digit of the foot?
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What do we call the second digit of the foot?
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What is the term for the third digit of the foot?
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What do we call the fourth digit of the foot?
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What do we call the fifth digit of the foot?
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Study Notes
Foot Anatomy - Key Terms
- Cuboid: Cube-shaped bone located on the lateral side of the foot, articulates with the calcaneus and the fourth and fifth metatarsals.
- Navicular: Boat-shaped bone located medially between the talus and the cuneiforms, playing a crucial role in the structure of the midfoot.
- Tuberosity of 5th Metatarsal: A prominent bony projection on the base of the fifth metatarsal, serves as a site for muscle attachment and is clinically important for assessing fractures.
- Lateral Cuneiform: One of the three cuneiform bones, located between the intermediate cuneiform and the cuboid, contributes to the stability of the foot.
- Medial Cuneiform: The largest of the cuneiform bones located at the medial side of the foot, articulates with the first metatarsal.
- Intermediate Cuneiform: A small cuneiform bone located between the medial and lateral cuneiforms, plays a role in the foot's arch structure.
- Talus: A crucial bone in the ankle joint, articulates with the tibia and fibula, allowing for foot movement and weight distribution.
- Tuberosity of Calcaneus: An elevation on the calcaneus, it serves as an attachment point for the Achilles tendon and supports the overall foot structure.
- Calcaneus: The largest bone in the foot, commonly known as the heel bone, it is essential for weight-bearing and provides structure to the foot.
- Tibia: The larger of the two bones in the lower leg, plays a key role in supporting the body's weight and forming the ankle joint.
- Fibula: The smaller bone in the lower leg, located alongside the tibia, contributes to stability and muscle attachments but is not a weight-bearing bone.
- Interphalangeal Joint: Joints between the phalanges of the toes, allowing for flexion and extension movements.
- Proximal Phalanx: The first of the three phalangeal bones in each toe, articulates with the corresponding metatarsal bone.
- Metatarsophalangeal Joint: Joints connecting the metatarsals to the proximal phalanges, providing mobility for the toes.
- Phalanges: The bones of the toes, each toe comprises three phalanges (proximal, middle, and distal) except for the big toe, which has two.
- Metatarsals: Five long bones in the foot, numbered one to five starting from the medial side, crucial for weight distribution and foot mobility.
- Tarsals: A group of seven bones in the foot (including the talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, and three cuneiform bones), forming the ankle and midfoot.
- 1st Digit: Commonly known as the big toe, consists of two phalanges and plays a significant role in balance and propulsion during walking.
- 2nd Digit: The second toe, similar in structure to other toes, often seen as the longest digit for many individuals.
- 3rd Digit: The middle toe, typically equal in length to the second digit.
- 4th Digit: The fourth toe, commonly shorter than the second and third digits.
- 5th Digit: The little toe, has two phalanges and is often the smallest toe.
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Test your knowledge of foot X-ray anatomy with this quiz. Identify key terms such as cuboid, navicular, and various cuneiforms. This resource is perfect for students and professionals in medical and anatomical fields.
