Foot

foot facts

100

bones that make up the forefoot 

metatarsals, phalanges, sesamoids 

200

two small bones imbedded beneath head of first metatarsal at the base of the proximal phalanx 

sesamoid bones of phalanx 

300

the anterior and posterior struts of windlass mechanisms 

the metatarsals & tarsals and calcaneous & talus 

400

how many bones are in the foot 

26 bones 

1 foot

100

largest bone of rearfoot 

calcaneus 

200

bone that associates with the mortise of the tibia and fibular  

talus 

300

what is the prominent landmark on posterior aspect of calcaneus as is attachment site for achillies 

calcaneal tuberosity 

400

bone that's surface is covered by articular cartilage, has no muscular attachments, and transfers body weight from the tibia to the foot.

talus 

2 foot

100

bones that make up midfoot 

cuboid, navicular, 3 cuneiforms 

200

 this bone articulates with the medial cuneiform 

tricked ya: its the 1st and second 

300

what makes up the framework between the mid foot tarsals and the proximal phalanges 

the 5 metatarsals 

400

This tarsal bone is located on the lateral side of the foot and articulates with the 4th and 5th metatarsals.

the cuboid