foot facts
bones that make up the forefoot
metatarsals, phalanges, sesamoids
largest bone of rearfoot
calcaneus
bones that make up midfoot
cuboid, navicular, 3 cuneiforms
two small bones imbedded beneath head of first metatarsal at the base of the proximal phalanx
bone that associates with the mortise of the tibia and fibular
talus
tricked ya: its the 1st and second
the metatarsals & tarsals and calcaneous & talus
what is the prominent landmark on posterior aspect of calcaneus as is attachment site for achillies
what makes up the framework between the mid foot tarsals and the proximal phalanges
the 5 metatarsals
how many bones are in the foot
26 bones
bone that's surface is covered by articular cartilage, has no muscular attachments, and transfers body weight from the tibia to the foot.
talus
This tarsal bone is located on the lateral side of the foot and articulates with the 4th and 5th metatarsals.
the cuboid