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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do the malleoli lie in relation to each other? | lateral malleolus lies 15-20 degrees more posterior |
| Name the tarsal bones | medial, middle and lateral cuneiforms, cuboid, scaphoid (navicular), calcaneus (os calcis), talus (astralagus) |
| What are the alternate names for the cuneiform bones? | 1, 2, 3 |
| What is the alternate name for the scaphoid tarsal? | navicular |
| What is the alternate name for the calcaneus tarsal? | os calcis |
| What is the alternate name for the talus tarsal? | astralagus |
| What joints make up the ankle mortise? | talofibular and tibiotalar |
| What joints make up the knee? | patellofemoral, femorotibial |
| What is the largest, strongest tarsal? | calcaneus |
| What makes up the ball of the foot? | the 5 metatarsal heads |
| What is the purpose of the longitudinal arch? | it acts as a shock absorber |
| What attaches to the calcaneal tuberosity? | calcaneal/Achilles tendon |
| What purpose does the transverse arch serve? | support |
| At what angles does the talar articular surface slope? | 33-40 degrees |