by katrina.jones
The human foot is a marvel of engineering, composed of numerous bones that work together to provide support, balance, and mobility. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the foot’s anatomy, from the robust tarsals to the delicate phalanges. Ready to put your foot bone knowledge to the test? Let’s get started!
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Foot Bones Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which bone is known as the heel bone?
Talus
Cuboid
Navicular
Calcaneus
2. How many tarsal bones are in the human foot?
5
7
9
11
3. Which bone articulates with the tibia and fibula to form the ankle joint?
Talus
Calcaneus
Navicular
Cuboid
4. Which bones form the arch of the foot?
Metatarsals
Phalanges
Tarsals
Sesamoid bones
5. How many phalanges are in each foot?
10
12
14
16
6. Which bone is located directly in front of the talus?
Navicular
Cuboid
Calcaneus
First cuneiform
7. Which bone is the longest in the foot?
First metatarsal
Second metatarsal
Third metatarsal
Fourth metatarsal
8. Which bone is commonly referred to as the ‘ankle bone’?
Talus
Calcaneus
Navicular
Cuboid
9. Which bone is located on the lateral side of the foot and aids in stability?
Navicular
Cuboid
Calcaneus
Talus
10. Which bones are known as the ‘toe bones’?
Metatarsals
Phalanges
Tarsals
Sesamoid bones
11. Which bone is located between the talus and the cuneiform bones?
Navicular
Cuboid
Calcaneus
First metatarsal
12. Which bone is the most medial of the cuneiform bones?
First cuneiform
Second cuneiform
Third cuneiform
Cuboid
13. Which bone is directly in front of the calcaneus?
Navicular
Cuboid
Talus
First metatarsal
14. How many metatarsal bones are in each foot?
3
5
7
9
15. Which bone is the most lateral of the tarsal bones?
Navicular
Cuboid
Calcaneus
Talus
16. Which bone is the most distal part of the foot?
Metatarsals
Proximal phalanges
Middle phalanges
Distal phalanges
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