The Foot & Ankle Complex - Bones & Bony Landmarks

Which bones make up the foot & ankle complex?

The Tibia, the Fibula, the Tarsals, The Metatarsals (and Phalanges)

What’s the classification of the Tibia?

Long bone

How many bony landmarks does the Tibia have, and how many relate to the foot & ankle complex?

The Tibia has seven bony landmarks, and one of them relates to the foot & ankle complex

Name the one bony landmark of the Tibia that relates to the foot & ankle complex.

1. The Medial Malleolus

Name the bony landmark of the Tibia that relates to the foot & ankle complex that can be palpated.

1. The Medial Malleolus

What is the Medial Malleolus the attachment of?

The Deltoid Ligament

What’s the classification of the Fibula?

Long Bone

How many bony landmarks does the Fibula have, and how many relate to the foot & ankle complex?

The Fibula has three bony landmarks, and one of them relates to the foot & ankle complex

Name the one bony landmark of the Fibula that relates to the foot & ankle complex.

1. The Lateral Malleolus

Name the bony landmark of the Fibula that relates to the foot & ankle complex that can be palpated.

1. The Lateral Malleolus

What is the Lateral Malleolus the attachment of?

The Lateral Ankle Ligaments (Anterior Talofibular Ligament, Posterior Talofibular Ligament, Calcaneofibular Ligament)

How many Tarsal bones are there?

Seven

Name the seven Tarsal bones.

1. Calcaneus

2. Talus

3. Navicular

4. Cuboid

5. Medial Cuneiform

6. Intermediate Cuneiform

7. Lateral Cuneiform

Name the Tarsal bones that can be palpated.

1. Calcaneus

2. Talus

3. Navicular

4. Cuboid

How many Metatarsal and Phalange bones are there?

19

How many bony landmarks do the Metatarsals have, and how many relate to the foot & ankle complex?

The Metatarsals have four bony landmarks, and all four relate to the foot & ankle complex.

Name the four bony landmarks of the Metatarsals that relate to the foot & ankle complex.

1. The Base of the First Metatarsal

2. The Head of the First Metatarsal

3. The Base of the Fifth Metatarsal

4. The Head of the Fifth Metatarsal

Name the bony landmarks of the Metatarsals that relate to the foot & ankle complex that can be palpated.

1. The Base of the First Metatarsal

2. The Head of the First Metatarsal

3. The Base of the Fifth Metatarsal

4. The Head of the Fifth Metatarsal

What is the Base of the First Metatarsal the attachment of?

The Tibialis Anterior (dorsal surface)

What does the Head of the First Metatarsal articulate with?

The Proximal First Phalange

What is the Base of the Fifth Metatarsal the attachment of?

Peroneus Brevis (plantar surface), Peroneus Tertius (dorsal surface)

What does the Head of the Fifth Metatarsal articulate with?

The Proximal Fifth Phalange