DPM Anatomy & Physiology

Question 1

What part of the foot is responsible for weight-bearing during walking?

Accepted Answer

Metatarsals

Answer

Calcaneus

Answer

Tibia

Answer

Femur

Question 2

What is the primary function of the tibialis posterior muscle in the lower leg?

Accepted Answer

Plantarflexion and inversion of the foot

Answer

Dorsiflexion of the foot

Answer

Flexion of the toes

Answer

Extension of the knee

Question 3

What is the role of the flexor hallucis longus in foot movement?

Accepted Answer

Plantarflexion and toe flexion

Answer

Dorsiflexion and extension of the toes

Answer

Pronation of the foot

Answer

Abduction of the foot

Question 4

Which of the following bones form the arch of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Talus and calcaneus

Answer

Metatarsals and calcaneus

Answer

Fibula and tibia

Answer

Femur and patella

Question 5

What is the primary function of the plantar fascia in the foot?

Accepted Answer

Supports the arch and absorbs shock

Answer

Flexes the toes

Answer

Assists with plantarflexion of the foot

Answer

Extends the toes

Question 6

What muscle is primarily responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Tibialis anterior

Answer

Gastrocnemius

Answer

Soleus

Answer

Peroneus longus

Question 7

Which ligament is responsible for preventing over-pronation of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Spring ligament

Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament

Answer

Medial collateral ligament

Answer

Deltoid ligament

Question 8

What is the primary action of the peroneus longus muscle?

Accepted Answer

Eversion and plantarflexion of the foot

Answer

Dorsiflexion of the foot

Answer

Inversion of the foot

Answer

Flexion of the knee

Question 9

What structure provides the connection between the tibia and fibula?

Accepted Answer

Syndesmosis joint

Answer

Ball and socket joint

Answer

Hinge joint

Answer

Pivot joint