Pedorthics Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions 100% Verified

Pedorthics Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions 100% Verified Rearfoot (Tarsus), Midfoot (Lesser tarsus), and Forefoot (Metatarsus) - Correct Answer Functional components of the foot Which bones make up the rearfoot? - Correct Answer Calcaneus and talus Which bones make up the midfoot? - Correct Answer Navicular and cuboid Which bones make up the forefoot? - Correct Answer Cuneiforms 1-3 and digits Medial column of the foot - Correct Answer 70% of the load. More flexible. Composed of the talus, navicular, cuneiforms, and metatarsals 1-3 Lateral column of the foot - Correct Answer 30% of the load. More rigid. Composed of the calcaneus, cuboid, and metatarsals 4-5 Calcaneus - Correct Answer Largest bone in the foot, insertion point for the achilles, articulates with talus and cuboid ST groove - Correct Answer Limits ST from collapsing medially, which prevents calcaneal valgus Talus - Correct Answer 2nd largest bone, made of articular hyaline cartilage, lacks good blood supply so healing takes longer. Articulates with tibia, fibula, calcaneus, and navicular Neck of talus - Correct Answer What do you palpate to check for subtalar neutral? 6 primary hot spots - Correct Answer medial malleolus, lateral malleolus, 1st met head, 5th met head, base of the 5th, and navicular 2 secondary hot spots - Correct Answer