Anatomy of the Human Foot Quiz

Calcaneus is commonly referred to as the heel bone.

The arches of the foot mainly function to absorb shock and distribute body weight.

The navicular bone is not a part of the ankle joint.

The bump on the back of the heel bone is called the tuberosity.

Assisting in plantarflexion and dorsiflexion is not a function of the subtalar joint.

The short plantar ligament connects the calcaneus to the plantar fascia.

The tibialis anterior muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot.

The cuboid bone does not contribute to the formation of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot.

The main function of the plantar fascia is to strengthen the arches of the foot.

The condition characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia is called plantar fasciitis.

The posterior tibial artery supplies blood to the majority of the foot.

The tibial nerve supplies sensory innervation to the majority of the skin on the sole of the foot.

The abductor hallucis muscle assists in maintaining the longitudinal arch of the foot.

The deep fibular nerve innervates the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg that dorsiflex the foot.

The peroneal artery is a branch of the posterior tibial artery and supplies blood to the lateral side of the foot.