Foot Fiesta

Front

What is the correct term for 'the big toe'?

Back

The big toe is referred to as the 'hallux'.

Front

What is the term for the heel bone?

Back

The heel bone is called the 'calcaneus'.

Front

What is the term for the ankle bone that sits above the heel?

Back

The ankle bone above the heel is called the 'talus'.

Front

What are the bones in the toes called?

Back

The bones in the toes are called 'phalanges'.

Front

How many phalanges are in each toe?

Back

Each toe has three phalanges, except for the big toe, which has two.

Front

What are the three types of phalanges?

Back

The three types of phalanges are distal, middle, and proximal phalanges.

Front

What is the function of the metatarsals?

Back

The metatarsals are the long bones in the foot that connect the toes to the tarsal bones.

Front

What is the role of the tarsal bones?

Back

The tarsal bones form the posterior part of the foot and provide support and stability.

Front

What is the term for the bones that form the arch of the foot?

Back

The bones that form the arch of the foot are called 'tarsals'.

Front

What is the difference between proximal and distal phalanges?

Back

Proximal phalanges are closer to the foot, while distal phalanges are at the tip of the toes.