Anatomy of the Human Foot Quiz

Test your knowledge of foot anatomy with this podiatry quiz. Questions cover bones, muscles, ligaments, and more in less than 160 characters.

#1

Which bone is commonly referred to as the heel bone?

Talus
Navicular
Cuboid
Calcaneus
16 answered
#2

What is the main function of the arches of the foot?

To provide attachment points for muscles and tendons
To absorb shock and distribute body weight
To regulate body temperature
To assist in balance and coordination
15 answered
#3

Which of the following bones is not a part of the ankle joint?

Tibia
Fibula
Talus
Navicular
16 answered
#4

What is the term for the bump on the back of the heel bone?

Tuberosity
Trochanter
Tubercle
Tarsal
15 answered
#5

Which of the following is not a function of the subtalar joint?

Allowing inversion and eversion
Absorbing shock during walking
Providing stability to the ankle joint
Assisting in plantarflexion and dorsiflexion
12 answered
#6

Which ligament connects the calcaneus to the plantar fascia?

Medial collateral ligament
Lateral collateral ligament
Long plantar ligament
Short plantar ligament
11 answered
#7

Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Tibialis anterior
Peroneus longus
11 answered
#8

Which of the following bones does not contribute to the formation of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot?

Calcaneus
Navicular
Cuboid
Cuneiform
10 answered
#9

What is the main function of the plantar fascia?

To provide cushioning and support
To strengthen the arches of the foot
To connect the toes to the ankle
To stabilize the ankle joint
7 answered
#10

What is the name of the condition characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia?

Plantarflexitis
Plantar fasciitis
Plantar neuritis
Plantar tenosynovitis
7 answered
#11

Which artery supplies blood to the majority of the foot?

Dorsalis pedis artery
Posterior tibial artery
Anterior tibial artery
Fibular artery
7 answered
#12

Which nerve supplies sensory innervation to the majority of the skin on the sole of the foot?

Tibial nerve
Sural nerve
Saphenous nerve
Superficial fibular nerve
6 answered
#13

Which muscle assists in maintaining the longitudinal arch of the foot?

Flexor hallucis brevis
Flexor digitorum brevis
Abductor hallucis
Flexor digitorum longus
5 answered
#14

Which nerve innervates the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg that dorsiflex the foot?

Tibial nerve
Superficial fibular nerve
Deep fibular nerve
Sural nerve
4 answered
#15

Which artery is a branch of the posterior tibial artery and supplies blood to the lateral side of the foot?

Peroneal artery
Plantar artery
Dorsalis pedis artery
Arcuate artery
6 answered

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