Podiatrist Foot & Ankle Structure

Question 1

Which bone is the largest in the foot?

Accepted Answer

Calcaneus

Answer

Talus

Answer

Navicular

Answer

Cuboid

Question 2

What is the primary function of the Achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone

Answer

Flexes the toes

Answer

Supports the arch of the foot

Answer

Provides blood supply to the foot

Question 3

Which arch of the foot is the highest and most prominent?

Accepted Answer

Medial longitudinal arch

Answer

Transverse arch

Answer

Lateral longitudinal arch

Answer

Metatarsal arch

Question 4

Which nerve provides sensation to the sole of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Tibial nerve

Answer

Peroneal nerve

Answer

Femoral nerve

Answer

Radial nerve

Question 5

What is the function of the plantar fascia?

Accepted Answer

Supports the arch and absorbs shock

Answer

Connects the toes to the ankle

Answer

Lubricates the joints in the foot

Answer

Supplies blood to the toes

Question 6

Which joint in the ankle allows for dorsiflexion and plantarflexion?

Accepted Answer

Talocrural joint

Answer

Subtalar joint

Answer

Tarsometatarsal joint

Answer

Metatarsophalangeal joint