In today’s blog, you’ll learn the 5 tarsals of the foot and understand how they work together to allow movement and stability of the foot
You’ll discover:
- What are tarsals
- Which 5 bones make up the tarsals of the foot
- The names of all 5 Tarsals Of The Foot
- Mock questions to test your knowledge
- How to learn and remember complex anatomy
What are Tarsals?
Tarsals are the small cube-shaped bones that make up the rearfoot and ankle.
They are “short-bones” which means they are:
- Strong
- Stable
- Allow for small amounts of movement
Which 5 bones make up the tarsals of the foot?
The Calcaneus
Otherwise known as your Heel Bone, Its main function is to dissipate impact from walking gait patterns. It’s irregular shape allows for important attachment sites of muscles (like the gastrocnemius via the Achilles tendon)
The Talus
This sits on top of the calcaneus and allows for articulation with the Tibia to create movement at the ankle.
The Navicular
This is a boat-shaped bone located in the top inner side of the foot. It helps connect the talus to the cuneiform bones of the foot and creates a longitudinal arch.
The Cuboid
The cuboid helps provide for the stability of the foot and the movement of the toes, and is on the lateral edge of the foot. It plays a big role in ensuring proper weight distribution and flexibility along the plantar fascia that runs along the sole of the foot.
The Cuneiforms
There are three of these on each foot. Its irregular shape allows for important attachment sites of muscles (like the gastrocnemius via the Achilles tendon) boney part of the first metatarsal leaves the floor.
How to learn and remember complex anatomy
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Test your knowledge with today’s tarsals questions:
[NOTE: The answers are below the 3rd questions]
1. Which Tarsal articulates with the Tibia to form the ankle joint?
A. Tibia
B. Cuboid
C. Calcaneus
D. Talus
2. What anatomical name is given to the “heel bone”?
A. Talus
B. Calcaneus
C. Achilles heel
D. Cuboid
3. Which tarsal articulates with the first metatarsal?
A. Navicular
B. Cuneiforms
C. Cuboid
D. Calcaneus
What’s the CORRECT answer?
Answers to the mock questions are :
Question 1= D, Question 2 = B, Question 3 = B
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