DPM Foot & Ankle Anatomy 2

Question 1

Which tarsal bone articulates with both the tibia and fibula to form the mortise joint?

Accepted Answer

Talus

Answer

The talus is the only tarsal bone that articulates superiorly with both the tibia and fibula to form the ankle mortise.

Question 2

The sinus tarsi is a canal located between which two bones?

Accepted Answer

Talus and calcaneus

Answer

The sinus tarsi (tarsal canal) is the lateral opening of the sulcus tali and sulcus calcanei between the talus and calcaneus.

Question 3

Which structure passes through the tarsal tunnel posterior to the medial malleolus?

Accepted Answer

Posterior tibial neurovascular bundle

Answer

The tarsal tunnel contains the posterior tibial tendon, flexor digitorum longus, posterior tibial artery and nerve, and flexor hallucis longus (Tom, Dick, And Nervous Harry).

Question 4

The peroneal (fibular) trochlea is a small bony projection found on which bone?

Accepted Answer

Calcaneus

Answer

The peroneal trochlea on the lateral calcaneus separates the peroneus brevis (superior) from the peroneus longus (inferior) tendons.

Question 5

Which intrinsic foot muscle originates from the medial process of the calcaneal tuberosity and inserts into the proximal phalanx of the hallux?

Accepted Answer

Abductor hallucis

Answer

Abductor hallucis originates from the medial calcaneal tuberosity and inserts into the medial base of the proximal phalanx of the hallux.

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DPM Foot & Ankle Anatomy 2