Human Anatomy: Foot Bones and Structure Quiz
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What are the three main areas of the foot?

  • Front, Middle, Back
  • Medial, Plantar, Dorsal
  • Superior, Inferior, Lateral
  • Forefoot, Midfoot, Hindfoot (correct)

    • Which bones make up the forefoot?

  • Talus and Calcaneus
  • Navicular and Cuneiforms
  • Cuneiforms and Cuboid
  • Metatarsals and Phalanges (correct)

    • What is the function of the longitudinal arch of the foot?

  • Supports the ankle joint
  • Aids in dorsiflexion
  • Acts as a shock absorber (correct)
  • Provides side-to-side support

    • What motion does dorsiflexion refer to?

    <p>Flexing the ankle joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the foot is considered the dorsal surface?

    <p>Superior surface of the foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the transverse arch of the foot?

    <p>Supports the longitudinal arch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is inversion (varus) in relation to foot movement?

    <p>Turning the whole foot inward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is eversion (valgus) in relation to foot movement?

    <p>Turning whole foot outward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many phalanges are located in each great toe?

    <p>2 - distal, proximal phalanges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the phalanx base from the phalanx head?

    <p>Base is proximal, Head is distal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metatarsal bone contains a prominent tuberosity prone to fracture?

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

    What is the other name for the calcaneus bone?

    <p>Os Calcis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cuneiform bone in the foot is the largest?

    <p>Medial cuneiform (1st)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many sesamoid bones are usually found in the foot?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the sesamoid bones in the foot typically located?

    <p>On the plantar surface of the head of the 1st metatarsal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the names of the three cuneiform bones in the foot?

    <p>Medial, Intermediate, Lateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Avulsion fracture' at the base of the 5th metatarsal refers to a fracture of which specific structure?

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

    'Jones' fracture can be described as a fracture between which two parts of the 5th metatarsal?

    <p>Mid-shaft and proximal end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Metatarsophalangeal joint' is associated with which part of the foot?

    <p>'Ball of the foot'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Cuboid' bone is primarily located on which side of the foot?

    <p>'Lateral' side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The forefoot consists of metatarsals and tarsals.

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

    The midfoot includes 3 cuneiforms, navicular, and cuboid bones.

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

    The hindfoot is composed of talus and navicular bones.

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

    Dorsiflexion refers to extending the ankle joint and pointing the foot downward.

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

    Eversion (valgus) is the term for turning the whole foot inward.

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

    The phalanx base is distal, while the phalanx head is proximal.

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

    Each great toe has 3 phalanges.

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

    The longitudinal arch of the foot runs side-to-side.

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

    The plantar surface of the foot is considered the superior surface.

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

    Transverse arch supports the longitudinal arch of the foot.

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

    The 1st metatarsal is the longest and thinnest metatarsal bone in the foot.

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

    The cuneiform bones in the foot are named based on their position from lateral to medial.

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

    Avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal occurs at the distal end of the bone.

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

    The talus bone is located between the tibia and fibula in the foot.

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

    The cuboid bone is distal to the calcaneus in the foot anatomy.

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

    There are 3 articular facets on the calcaneus that join with the cuboid bone.

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

    Ankle joint is classified as a pivot joint in foot anatomy.

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

    The lateral malleolus is located on the fibula's proximal, medial side.

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

    Navicular bone lies between the talus and the medial cuneiform in foot anatomy.

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

    Sesamoid bones in the foot are commonly seen in children rather than adults.

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

    Match the following bones with their alternative nomenclature:

    <p>Calcaneus = Os Calcis or Heel Talus = Astragalus Navicular = Scaphoid Cuboid = Not otherwise named</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following foot joints with their specific names:

    <p>IP Joint = Interphalangeal Joint DIP Joint = Distal Interphalangeal Joint PIP Joint = Proximal Interphalangeal Joint MTP Joint = Metatarsophalangeal Joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following fracture types with their specific locations on the 5th metatarsal:

    <p>Mid-shaft Fracture = Mid-shaft Jones' Fracture = Between mid-shaft and proximal end Avulsion Fracture = @ the proximal end or base Tuberosity Fracture = Prominent tuberosity prone to a fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cuneiform bones with their characteristics:

    <p>Medial Cuneiform = Largest cuneiform Intermediate Cuneiform = Smallest cuneiform Lateral Cuneiform = Not otherwise specified Any Cuneiform = 'Wedge-shaped' in Latin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following joint types with their classifications:

    <p>Ankle Joint = Synovial, Hinge Joint Foot Joints = All classified as synovial joints Metatarsophalangeal Joint = Not otherwise classified Tarsometatarsal Joint = Not otherwise classified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main areas of the foot?

    <p>Forefoot, Midfoot, Hindfoot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the longitudinal arch of the foot.

    <p>Long axis from front of toes to back of the heel; acts as a shock absorber, weight-bearing structure, permits smooth walking, with a more pronounced medial arch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the difference between dorsiflexion and plantar flexion in foot movement.

    <p>Dorsiflexion is flexing the ankle joint to point the foot upward, while plantar flexion is extending the ankle joint to point the foot downward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of a phalanx in the foot?

    <p>Head, Body, Base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many phalanges are located in each great toe?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the bones that make up the midfoot region.

    <p>3 cuneiforms, Navicular, Cuboid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define inversion (varus) in relation to foot movement.

    <p>Turning the whole foot inward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the transverse arch of the foot?

    <p>Supports the longitudinal arch; runs side-to-side; made up of cuneiforms and cuboid bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the difference between the phalanges of the hand and foot.

    <p>Phalanges of the foot are smaller and have limited movement compared to those of the hand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dorsal surface of the foot?

    <p>Superior surface of the foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the other nomenclature for the navicular bone?

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

    Which bone in the foot is the largest and strongest?

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

    What is the main function of the transverse arch of the foot?

    <p>supports the longitudinal arch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the sesamoid bones in the foot typically located?

    <p>on the plantar surface of the head of the 1st metatarsal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the other term for the ankle joint?

    <p>ankle mortise joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tarsal bone is the second largest and most superior?

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

    What is the literal meaning of 'cuneiform'?

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

    Which cuneiform bone in the foot is the smallest?

    <p>intermediate cuneiform (2nd)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many sesamoid bones are usually found in the foot?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which age group are sesamoid bones typically seen?

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

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