Bones and Landmarks
How many bones make up the foot?
26
Name the muscle located on the lateral side of the leg.
Fibularis (or Peroneus) Longus
Which toes do the flexor digitorum longus and brevis move?
2nd through 5th toes
What are the two origins of the gastrocnemius muscle?
Posterior surfaces of the lateral and medial condyles of the femur.
What is the scientific name for the knee joint?
Tibiofemoral joint
What is the name of the bone that makes up the heel of the foot?
Calcaneus
What two muscles make up the "triceps surae"?
Gastrocnemius and Soleus
The tibialis posterior moves the talocrural joint in what direction?
Plantarflexion
What is the insertion of the soleus?
Calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon
Give the anatomical name for the ankle joint.
Talocrural joint
What bone runs superficially down the front of the leg?
Tibia
What muscle is directly lateral to the tibial shaft?
Tibialis Anterior
What are the two main muscles you use to stand on your tiptoes?
Gastrocnemius and soleus
What short muscle attaches to the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal?
Fibularis (peroneus) brevis
The tendons, blood vessels, and nerves of the foot pass by what bony landmark?
Medial Malleolus
Name the large knobs on either side of the talocrural joint
Medial and Lateral Malleoli
What is the most medial muscle of the foot?
Abductor Hallucis
The tibialis anterior moves the ankle joint in which direction?
Dorsiflexion
Name the origin of the plantaris muscle.
Lateral supracondylar ridge of the femur
Name the thick superficial band of connective tissue that supports the longitudinal arches of the foot.
Plantar Aponeurosis
Name the lateral bone deep to muscle tissue that extends down the lower leg.
Fibula
Popliteal
The flexor hallicus moves WHICH toe in WHICH direction?
1st (big) toe, flexion
Name 1 of the 2 origins of the tibialis anterior.
Interosseus membrane
Proximal lateral surface of the tibia
What are the three bones that make up the points of contact for the 3 arches of the foot.
First and fifth metatarsals, and the calcaneus