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Lower Limb
SJC Zerbe S1 U3 Anatomy and procedures of the toes, foot, ankle, calcaneus
| Hey Siri, | That's an interesting question |
|---|---|
| How many bones are in the foot? | 26 |
| How many tarsal bones are in a foot? | 7 |
| How many metatarsals are in a foot? | 5 |
| How many phalanges are in a foot? | 14 |
| Bottom surface of the foot | Plantar |
| Top of the foot | Dorsum |
| Arch of the foot that spans the length of the foot | Longitudinal arch |
| Arch that distributes weight and acts as a shock absorber, allowing smooth walking | Longitudinal arch |
| Arch of the foot that runs side to side and assists with support | Transverse arch |
| Interphalangeal joints | Synovial hinge |
| Metatarsophalangeal joints | Synovial ellipsoid |
| Intermetatarsal joints | Synovial gliding |
| Tarsometatarsal joints | Synovial gliding |
| Calcaneocuboid joint | Synovial gliding |
| Cuneocuboid joint | Synovial gliding |
| Intercuneiform joints | Synovial gliding |
| Cuboidonavicular joint | Fibrous syndesmosis |
| Naviculocuneiform joint | Synovial gliding |
| Talofibular Joint | Synovial hinge |
| Tibiotalar joint | Synovial hinge |
| Distal Tibiofibular joint | Fibrous syndesmosis |
| Largest Tarsal bone | Calcaneus |
| Second largest tarsal bone | Talus |
| Another name for Calcaneus | Os Calcis |
| Another name for Talus | Astragulus |
| Bone that forms a 30* angle |