Lower Limb Anatomy - Comprehensive Multiple Choice Questions

How many bones are found in the foot?

• 24

• 26

• 27

• 28

Which surface of the foot refers to the top/anterior surface?

• Plantar

• Dorsal

• Medial

• Lateral

The bottom/posterior surface of the foot is called the:

• Dorsal surface

• Plantar surface

• Medial surface

• Lateral surface

The base of which metatarsal has a lateral tuberosity and is a common site for trauma?

• 1st metatarsal

• 3rd metatarsal

• 4th metatarsal

• 5th metatarsal

Which of the following bones of the foot is fractured most often?

• Base of the fifth metatarsal

• Navicular

• Distal fifth phalanx

• Third cuneiform

How many interphalangeal (IP) joints does the 1st toe have?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

The 2nd through 5th toes each have:

• One IP joint

• DIP and PIP joints

• Only a DIP joint

• Only a PIP joint

The interphalangeal joints are classified as what type of movement?

• Modified ellipsoidal

• Plane

• Ginglymus

• Saddle

The metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints are classified as what movement type?

• Ginglymus

• Modified ellipsoidal

• Plane

• Saddle

Sesamoid bones are:

• Embedded in ligaments

• Embedded in tendons

• Found only in the hand

• Located on the dorsal surface of the foot