Practice Quiz Ch 8 Pt 1 - Foot and Toe Anatomy

What bony prominence does the triceps surae muscle group attach to?

calcaneal tubercle

What bone(s) of the foot is (are) responsible for assisting in absorbing and redirecting weight-bearing forces, reducing friction, and protecting the tendon?

Sesamoids

Where are the sesamoid bones of the foot located? (select all that apply)

lateral flexor hallucis brevis, medial flexor hallucis brevis, plantar aspect of interphalangeal joint

What bone is considered the keystone stabilizing element between the proximal and distal medial longitudinal arch?

navicular

Which of the following is not one of the five bones that form the medial longitudinal arch?

Cuboid

Which of the following bony landmarks are located on the calcaneus?

Sustentaculum tali, peroneal tubercle, lateral cuboid articulation

What is the main artery for the plantar structures?

posterior tibial artery

Which of the following muscles is (are) found within the second layer of intrinsic foot muscles?

Lumbricals

Which of these bones is NOT a bone of the midfoot?

Talus

What joints are located in the midfoot?

midtarsal, neocuboid, talocalcaneonavicular

Which ligament is also referred to as the “spring” ligament?

Plantar calcaneonavicular

Which bone is the primary insertion for the tibialis posterior?

Navicular