Foot & Arches

1.Describe the arches of foot under following headings: • Classification • Formation • Factors responsible for maintenance of arches • Functions

1.Describe the longitudinal arches of foot and their clinical anatomy

2.Inversion and eversion

1.Explain the course, branches and clinical importance of dorsalis pedis artery

2.Inversion and eversion of foot

3.Medial longitudinal arch of foot

4.Plantar aponeurosis

1.Diagram showing medial longitudinal arch of foot

2.Two muscles that produce plantar flexion

3.Nerve and artery passing deep to inferior extensor retinaculum of foot

4.Nerve passing underneath the flexor retinaculum of foot

5.Deltoid ligament of ankle

1.Compression of the common peroneal nerve at the neck of the fibula will affect

• 1) Eversion
• 2) Dorsiflexion
• 3) Sensations on the dorsum of the foot
• 4) Plantar flexion
• a) 1, 2, 3
• b) 1, 3, 4
• c) 1, 2, 4
• d) 2, 3

2.Which one of the following bones is devoid of muscular attachments

• a) Talus
• b) Cuboid
• c) Calcaneum
• d) Navicular