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OSU Anatomy of the Foot CD Text
OSU Anatomy of the Foot CD Text.....................................................................10
Introductory Information ......................................................................................10
Course Syllabus ..............................................................................................10
Course Description: .....................................................................................10
Course Objectives and Outcomes: ..............................................................10
General Instructions:....................................................................................10
Basic Anatomy Of The Foot ............................................................................10
Module One: Bones of the Foot ..........................................................................11
Lesson One Basic Terminology.......................................................................11
Objectives ....................................................................................................11
Basic Terminology .......................................................................................11
Dorsal.......................................................................................................11
Plantar......................................................................................................11
Medial ......................................................................................................11
Lateral ......................................................................................................11
Proximal/Distal .........................................................................................11
Midline......................................................................................................12
Other basic terms ........................................................................................12
Anterior.....................................................................................................12
Posterior...................................................................................................12
External ....................................................................................................12
Internal .....................................................................................................12
Superior....................................................................................................12
Inferior ......................................................................................................12
Central .....................................................................................................12
Peripheral.................................................................................................12
Prone .......................................................................................................12
Supine ......................................................................................................12
Lesson Two: Bones of the Foot.......................................................................13
Bones of the Forefoot ..................................................................................13
Objectives ................................................................................................13
The 19 Bones of the Forefoot: 5 Metatarsals and 14 Phalanges .............13
Metatarsals ...........................................................................................13
Phalanges.............................................................................................13
Bones of the Midfoot....................................................................................14
Objectives ................................................................................................14
The 7 Bones of the Midfoot: Navicular, Cuboid, & 3 Cuneiforms .............14
Navicular...............................................................................................14
Cuneiforms ...........................................................................................14
Cuboid ..................................................................................................14
Dorsal View ..........................................................................................14
Plantar View .........................................................................................14
Lateral View..........................................................................................14
Bones of the Hindfoot ..................................................................................15
The 2 Bones of the Hindfoot: Talus and Calcaneus .................................15
Talus.....................................................................................................15
Calcaneus.............................................................................................15
Review ............................................................................................................15
Question 1 ...................................................................................................15
Question 2 ...................................................................................................15
Question 3 ...................................................................................................15
Question 4 ...................................................................................................15
Question 5 ...................................................................................................15
Question 6 ...................................................................................................15
Question 7 ...................................................................................................15
Question 8 ...................................................................................................15
Question 9 ...................................................................................................15
Question 10 .................................................................................................15
Question 11 .................................................................................................16
Question 12 .................................................................................................16
Question 13 .................................................................................................16
Question 14 .................................................................................................16
Module Two: Joints & Arches ............................................................................17
Lesson One: Basic Terminology......................................................................17
Synovial Joint...............................................................................................17
How it works.............................................................................................17
Bursae (singular = bursa).........................................................................17
Bursae......................................................................................................18
Tendon sheaths .......................................................................................18
Articular Capsule......................................................................................18
Lesson Two: Joints Of The Foot......................................................................19
Joints of the Forefoot ...................................................................................19
Phalanges Joints......................................................................................19
5th Metatarsophalangeal Joint..............................................................19
Joints Of The Hindfoot & Midfoot .................................................................20
Objectives ................................................................................................20
Joints Of The Hindfoot & Midfoot ; Ankle Joint, Subtalar Joint, and
Transverse Tarsal Joint............................................................................20
Ankle Joint ............................................................................................20
Subtalar Joint........................................................................................20
Transverse Tarsal Joint ........................................................................20
Joints That Divide The Midfoot From The Forefoot......................................20
Objectives ................................................................................................20
Tarsometatarsal Joint...............................................................................20
Lesson Three: Arches Of The Foot .................................................................21
Objectives ....................................................................................................21
The Arches ..................................................................................................21
Medial Longitudinal Arch ..........................................................................21
Lateral Longitudinal Arch .........................................................................21
Transverse Arch.......................................................................................21
Review ............................................................................................................22
Question 1 ...................................................................................................22
Question 2 ...................................................................................................22
Question 3 ...................................................................................................22
Question 4 ...................................................................................................22
Question 5 ...................................................................................................22
Question 6 ...................................................................................................22
Question 7 ...................................................................................................22
Question 6 ...................................................................................................22
Question 9 ...................................................................................................22
Module Three: Ligaments Of The Foot ...............................................................23
Lesson One: Basic Terminology......................................................................23
Ligaments and Tendons, What's the difference? .....................................23
Ligaments .............................................................................................23
Tendons................................................................................................23
Lesson Two: Ligaments of the Foot ................................................................23
Ligaments On The Lateral Side Of The Ankle .............................................23
Lesson Objectives....................................................................................23
Lateral Ligaments.....................................................................................23
Lateral Collateral Ligament...................................................................24
Anterior Talofibular Ligament................................................................24
Posterior Talofibular Ligament..............................................................24
Calcaneofibular Ligament .....................................................................24
Other Ligaments On The Lateral Side Of The Ankle................................24
Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament...............................................................24
Posterior Tibiofibular Ligament .............................................................24
Ligaments On The Medial Side Of The Ankle..............................................25
Lesson objectives.....................................................................................25
Deltoid Ligaments ....................................................................................25
Anterior Tibiotalar ligament...................................................................25
Tibionavicular ligament .........................................................................25
Tibiocalcaneal ligament ........................................................................25
Post Tibiotalar ligament ........................................................................25
Plantar Ligaments........................................................................................26
Lesson objectives.....................................................................................26
Plantar Ligaments ....................................................................................26
Long Plantar Ligament .........................................................................26
Plantar Calcaneonavicular Ligament (Spring Ligament).......................26
Short plantar ligament or Calcaneocuboid Ligament ............................26
REVIEW ..........................................................................................................27
Question 1 ...................................................................................................27
Question 2 ...................................................................................................27
Question 3 ...................................................................................................27
Question 4 ...................................................................................................27
Module Four: Muscles of the Foot.......................................................................28
Lesson One: Basic Terminology......................................................................28
Tendon ........................................................................................................28
Retinaculum.................................................................................................28
Peroneal Retinaculum ..............................................................................28
Extensor Retinaculum ..............................................................................28
Flexor Retinaculum ..................................................................................28
Origin and Insertion .....................................................................................29
Origin .......................................................................................................29
Insertion ...................................................................................................29
Intrinsic and Extrinsic...................................................................................29
Intrinsic muscles.......................................................................................29
Extrinsic Muscles of the Foot ..........................................................................29
Muscles in the Anterior Compartment..........................................................29
Tibialis Anterior ........................................................................................29
Extensor Digitorum Longus ......................................................................29
Peroneus Tertius......................................................................................29
Extensor Hallucis Longus.........................................................................29
Muscles in the Lateral Compartment ...........................................................30
Peroneus Longus .....................................................................................30
Peroneus Brevis.......................................................................................30
Muscles in the Deep Posterior Compartment ..............................................30
Tibialis Posterior.......................................................................................30
Flexor Digitorum Longus ..........................................................................30
Flexor Hallucis Longus .............................................................................30
Popliteus ..................................................................................................30
Muscles in the Superficial Posterior Compartment ......................................31
Gastrocnemius .........................................................................................31
Soleus ......................................................................................................31
Plantaris ...................................................................................................31
Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot............................................................................31
Dorsal Muscles ............................................................................................31
Extension Digitorum Brevis ......................................................................31
Extensor Hallucis Brevis...........................................................................31
Dorsal Interossei (4).................................................................................31
Intrinsic Plantar Muscles of the foot.................................................................32
Muscles in the Fourth (deepest) Layer ........................................................32
Plantar Interossei (3)................................................................................32
Muscles in the Third Layer...........................................................................32
Flexor Hallucis Brevis...............................................................................32
Adductor Hallucis .....................................................................................32
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis ........................................................................32
Muscles in the Second Layer.......................................................................33
Quadratus Plantae ...................................................................................33
Lumbricals (4) ..........................................................................................33
Muscles in the First (Superficial) Layer........................................................33
Abductor Hallucis .....................................................................................33
Abductor Digiti Minimi ..............................................................................33
Flexor Digitorum Brevis ............................................................................33
Review ............................................................................................................33
Question 1 ...................................................................................................33
Question 2 ...................................................................................................33
Question 3 ...................................................................................................33
Question 4 ...................................................................................................34
Question 5 ...................................................................................................34
Question 6 ...................................................................................................34
Question 7 ...................................................................................................34
Question 8 ...................................................................................................34
Question 9 ...................................................................................................34
Question 10 .................................................................................................34
Module Five: Nerves, Arteries, & Veins of the Leg and Foot ..............................35
Lesson One: Basic Terminology......................................................................35
Anastomsis ..................................................................................................35
Innervate......................................................................................................35
Fibular / Peroneal ........................................................................................35
Artery ...........................................................................................................35
Nerves .........................................................................................................35
Veins............................................................................................................35
Lesson Two: Nerves of the Leg and Foot........................................................36
Femoral Nerve .............................................................................................36
Sciatic Nerve................................................................................................36
Common Fibular Nerve................................................................................36
Tibial Nerve..................................................................................................36
Lateral Sural Cutaneous Nerve....................................................................36
Medial and Lateral Plantar Nerve ................................................................36
Saphenous Nerve ........................................................................................37
Deep Fibular Nerve......................................................................................37
Superficial Fibular Nerve .............................................................................37
Lesson Three: Arteries of the Leg and Foot ....................................................38
Femoral Artery .............................................................................................38
Popliteal Artery ............................................................................................38
Anterior Tibial...............................................................................................38
Fibular Artery ...............................................................................................38
Lateral Plantar .............................................................................................38
Arcuate Artery..............................................................................................38
Plantar Arterial Arch with Plantar Metatarsal arteries ..................................38
Posterior Tibial Artery ..................................................................................38
Dorsalis Pedis Artery ...................................................................................39
Medial Plantar Artery ...................................................................................39
Lesson Four: Veins of the Leg and Foot .........................................................39
Femoral Vein ...............................................................................................39
Small Saphenous Vein ................................................................................39
Great Saphenous Vein ................................................................................39
Dorsal Venous Arch.....................................................................................39
Review ............................................................................................................39
Question 1 ...................................................................................................39
Question 2 ...................................................................................................39
Question 3 ...................................................................................................40
Question 4 ...................................................................................................40
Question 5 ...................................................................................................40
Question 6 ...................................................................................................40
Question 7 ...................................................................................................40
Question 8 ...................................................................................................40
Question 9 ...................................................................................................40
Question 10 .................................................................................................40
Question 11 .................................................................................................41
Question 12 .................................................................................................41
Question 13 .................................................................................................41
Question 14 .................................................................................................41
Question 15 .................................................................................................41
Question 16 .................................................................................................41
Question 17 .................................................................................................41
Module Six: Skin of the Foot ...............................................................................42
Lesson One: Basic Terminology......................................................................42
Dermis .........................................................................................................42
Epidermis.....................................................................................................42
Sebum .........................................................................................................42
Subcutaneous..............................................................................................42
Lesson Two: Skin ............................................................................................43
Epidermis.....................................................................................................43
Fat Cells ......................................................................................................43
Hair Folicle...................................................................................................43
Horny Layer .................................................................................................43
Nerve Ending ...............................................................................................43
Sebaceous Gland ........................................................................................43
Sweat Gland ................................................................................................43
Review ............................................................................................................44
Question 1 ...................................................................................................44
Question 2 ...................................................................................................44
Question 3 ...................................................................................................44
Question 4 ...................................................................................................44
Question 5 ...................................................................................................44
Question 6 ...................................................................................................44
Question 7 ...................................................................................................44
Question 8 ...................................................................................................44
Question 9 ...................................................................................................44
Question 10 .................................................................................................44
OSU Anatomy of the Foot CD Text
Introductory Information
Course Syllabus
Course Description:
This course consists of interactive self-paced learning modules designed to five students a basic
understanding of foot anatomy. Students studying Pedorthics will acquire professional
knowledge and skills that can be applied to Pedorthic assessment and treatment techniques.
Additionally the illustrations presented in this course may be helpful in performing g patient
management techniques by serving as a tool for patient education.
Course Objectives and Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
Identify, name, recognize, pronounce and spell the body parts of the human foot, including the
bones, joints & arches, ligaments, muscles & tendons, nerves, veins, arteries and skin.
Conduct a self-assessment of learning gain by completing a series of review questions.
General Instructions:
To navigate throughout modules use the interactive buttons located at the top and bottom of each
frame, i.e., next, back and index buttons, etc. Sound and additional information can accessed by
clicking interactive buttons located on most frames.
Press the escape button on your keyboard to change view or exit the program.
Basic Anatomy Of The Foot
Module One: Bones
Module Two: Joints and Arches
Module Three: Ligaments
Module Four: Muscles & Tendons
Module Five: Nerves, Arteries, & Veins
Module Six: Skin
Module One: Bones of the Foot
Lesson One: Basic Terminology
Lesson Two: Bones of the Foot
Bones of the Forefoot
Bones of the Midfoot
Bones of the Hindfoot
Review: Lessons 1& 2
Lesson One Basic Terminology
Objectives
Define and understand the basic terms as they relate to anatomy. Some basic terms should be
familiar before reviewing the bones.
Basic Terminology
Divisions of the foot
Bones of the Forefoot
Bones of the Midfoot
Bones of the Hindfoot
Basic Terminology
Dorsal
The upper area of foot is referred to as the dorsal surface of the foot.
Plantar
The weight-bearing surface (bottom) of the foot is called the plantar surface.
Medial
The inside edge of the foot (Tibial side) toward the middle is called the medial side.
Lateral
The outer edge of the foot (fibular side) is called the lateral side.
Proximal/Distal
The terms proximal and distal are used to clarify a location point or the point of attachment.
The terms describe the relationship of "being nearer (proximal) or farther (distal) from" a
reference point.
The knee is distal to the hip but proximal to the foot.
The metatarsal is proximal to the phalange and distal to the midfoot
Which is Lateral and which is Medial
Lateral- refers to the outside part of the foot
Medial - refers to the inside or midline part of the body.
Midline
The Midline refers to the "middle" line drawn from the posterior "back of the foot" to the anterior
"front of the foot."
The term is also used when referencing the middle of the body, "Midline of the body."
Midline of the body
Midline of the right foot.
Other basic terms
Anterior
Anterior is toward the front aspect of the body.
Posterior
Posterior is toward back aspect of body.
External
External is close to surface of body.
Internal
Internal is close to center of body.
Superior
Superior is positioned above.
Inferior
Inferior is positioned below.
Central
Central is toward center of the mass of the body.
Peripheral
Peripheral is away from the center of the body mass.
Prone
Prone is anterior surface down.
Supine
Supine is anterior surface up.
Lesson Two: Bones of the Foot
The foot is composed of 26 bones. For descriptive purposes, the foot is divided into three
anatomical divisions: the hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot.
Bones of the Forefoot
Objectives
Identify and name the bones of the forefoot.
Describe the location of the bones of the forefoot.
State the number of bones in the forefoot.
Recognize, spell, and pronounce the names of the bones of the forefoot.
The 19 Bones of the Forefoot: 5 Metatarsals and 14 Phalanges
There are nineteen bones in the forefoot, five metatarsal bones and fourteen phalanges. They are
numbered one to five beginning on the medial side
Metatarsals
Each metatarsal bone has a base at the proximal end, a shaft in the middle, and a head at the
distal end. They are shaped like fingers. The metatarsal heads make up the ball of the foot;
therefore, they are the weight-bearing portion of the metatarsal bones
The metatarsals are numbered one through five beginning from the medial side.
Phalanges
The fourteen phalanges are long, pencil-like bones that make up the toes.
There are fourteen phalanges. Each phalanx has a unique name
The phalanges in yellow are proximal phalanges.
Those indicated in RED are Intermediate or middle phalanges.
Those in BLUE are distal phalanges.
Bones of the Midfoot
Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
Identify and name the bones of the Midfoot.
Describe the location of the bones of the Midfoot.
State the number of bones in the Midfoot.
Recognize, spell, and pronounce the names of the bones of the Midfoot.
The 7 Bones of the Midfoot: Navicular, Cuboid, & 3 Cuneiforms
The midfoot has five short, stocky bones, the navicular, the cuboid, and the three cuneiforms.
These five bones and the two-hindfoot bones, the talus and calcaneus, make up the seven tarsal
bones of the foot
Navicular
The navicular is the only bone in the midfoot to come in contact with all the other bones of the
midfoot.
Cuneiforms
To help describe the location of the three cuneiforms, they are usually identified as the (1) medial
cuneiform (inside), the (2) intermediate or middle cuneiform, and the (3) lateral cuneiform
(outside).
Cuboid
The cuboid is the largest of the five bones in the midfoot and is located on the lateral side.
Dorsal View
The midfoot has five short, stocky bones, the navicular, the cuboid, and the three cuneiforms.
These five bones and the two hindfoot bones, the talus and calcaneus, make up the seven tarsal
bones of the foot
Plantar View
The midfoot has five short, stocky bones, the navicular, the cuboid, and the three cuneiforms.
These five bones and the two hindfoot bones, the talus and calcaneus, make up the seven tarsal
bones of the foot
Lateral View
The midfoot has five short, stocky bones, the navicular, the cuboid, and the three cuneiforms.
These five bones and the two hindfoot bones, the talus and calcaneus, make up the seven tarsal
bones of the foot
Bones of the Hindfoot
The 2 Bones of the Hindfoot: Talus and Calcaneus
Talus
The Talus is the highest bone in the foot. The dome-like top of the talus fits in the ankle joint.
Calcaneus
The calcaneus is the largest bone of the foot; it is the large heel bone.
The talus bone rests on the front part of the Calcaneus bone.
Review
Question 1
The highest bone in the foot is the Calcaneus.
True
False
Question 2
How many bones are there in the foot?
9
26
21
16
Question 3
The navicular is located in the midfoot
True
False
Question 4
The midfoot consists of how many bones?
5
26
9
76
Question 5
How many tarsal bones are in the foot?
2
7
5
Question 6
There are two tarsal bones in the forefoot.
True
False
Question 7
There are ten metatarsal bones in the foot.
True
False
Question 8
The big toe is also referred to as the:
Hallux
Forefoot
Tendon Sesamoid
Question 9
Each ____ bone has a base, a shaft in the middle, and a head at the front or distal end.
Navicular
Metatarsal
Cuneiforms
Cuboid
Question 10
The Forefoot consists of:
19 bones
26 Bones
5 bones 10 bones
Question 11
Which of the following is the correct spelling of a group of bones located in the forefoot?
Phelanges
Philanges
Palanges
Phalanges
Question 12
Click on the cuboid bone.
Question 13
Click on the navicular bone.
Question 14
Click on the Talus bone.
Module Two: Joints & Arches
Module Two: Joints and Arches of the foot
Lesson One: Basic Terminology
Lesson Two: Joints of the foot
Purpose Of Joints
Joints Of The Forefoot
Joints Of The Midfoot
Joints Of The Hindfoot
Joints That Divide The Midfoot From Forefoot
Lesson Three: Arches Of The Foot
Review: Lessons 1, 2, & 3
Lesson One: Basic Terminology
A joint is formed where two or more bones meet. Joints allow motion and flexibility within a
confined range of motion.
There are 33 joints in the foot. In this module we will not cover all these joints.
There are three types of joints in the human body; fibrous "immovable", cartilaginous "slightly
moveable" and synovial "freely moveable."
Synovial Joint
Synovial joints are the most common of the three types and the only type found in the foot.
The synovial joint is a very simple but highly engineered biological arrangement that allows for a
range of movement, has a high weight bearing capacity and reduces wear caused by friction
through a lubrication process
How it works
A double layered membrane called the articular capsule encloses the joint cavity. The outer layer
is a tough membrane of collagen fibers (dense irregular connective tissue proper), which is firmly
attached to the surface of the bones on either side of the joint. It is continuous with the
periosteum. The internal layer is the synovial membrane (loose connective tissue proper), which
covers all internal joint surfaces.
The articulating surfaces of the bones are covered by a thin layer of articular cartilage and
lubricated by a special fluid called synovial fluid, which is secreted by the synovial membrane that
lines the cavity. This fluid is highly viscous and slippery, reducing friction
Synovial Membrane
Articular Capsule
Periosteum
Synovial Fluid
Bursae (singular = bursa)
Bursae (singular = bursa) are closed, partially collapsed balloons containing synovial fluid and
lined with synovial membrane on the inside and a fibrous membrane on the outside. They are
found in the vicinity of joints where movement between two adjacent tissues might otherwise
result in excessive friction. They are located between any two of bone, tendon, muscle or skin
and they prevent these organs from rubbing against each other: like the joint cavity, with which
they frequently connect, they serve to reduce friction.
Some synovial joints need more lubrication that the synovial membrane can provide. These
joints may have bursae and/or tendon sheaths, which provide this additional lubrication
Bursae
Some synovial joints need more lubrication then the synovial membrane can provide. These
joints may have bursae and/or tendon sheaths, which provide this additional lubrication
Tendon sheaths
Tendon sheaths are similar to bursae, but differ in shape. They look like sausage-shaped
balloons that wrap around long tendons subjected to friction.
Articular Capsule
An articular capsule surrounds the joint cavity. This capsule is a tough membrane composed of
collagen fibers and is firmly attached to the surface of the bones on either sides of the joint. The
articular capsule is continuous with the periosteum.
The capsule has a synovial membranes lining. The synovial membranes can also form bursae
and tendon sheaths.
Articular cartilage located at the end of the bone is the weight bearing surface of the joint.
Bursae are filled with synovial fluid and are found in the vicinity of joints where movement
between bone, muscle, tendon or skin might result in excessive friction. The synovial fluid
secreted by the membrane lubricates the joint and reduces the friction
Lesson Two: Joints Of The Foot
A joint is formed where two or more bones meet. Joints hold the bones in place and permit the
necessary flexibility so the required range of motion (ROM) may occur.
There are 33 joints in the foot. Joints allow for motion and flexibility between the bones of the foot.
Forefoot joints
Hindfoot & Midfoot Joints
Joints that divide Midfoot from Forefoot
Joints of the Forefoot
There are 14 phalangeal joints in the forefoot. Select phalanges below for more details (or just
click next.)
Phalanges Joints
There are 14 Phalangeal Joints in the fore foot, each having its own unique name. Following is
an easy 3 step process in helping to identify them.
Step One Where is the joint located.
Step Two: Identify the bones on each side of the joint.
Step Three: Know the meanings of the words distal, proximal and inter (middle).
5th Metatarsophalangeal Joint
In This image of the forefoot there are 14 phalangeal joints. A joint is found between each of
theses bones. The joint name is often made up of the bones on each side of the joint.
In this example the name of the joint is the 5th Metatarsophalangeal joint (5th MTP Joint).
The metatarsal
5th MTP Joint
5th Proximal phalanx
Phalangeal Joints
5th proximal phalanx
5th proximal interphalangeal joint (5th PIP)
5th distal interphalangeal joint (5th DIP).
Joints Of The Hindfoot & Midfoot
Objectives
A.
B.
C.
D.
Identify and name the joints of the hindfoot & midfoot
Describe the location of the joints of the hindfoot & midfoot
State the number of joints of the hindfoot & midfoot.
Recognize, spell, and pronounce the names of the joints of the hindfoot & midfoot.
Joints Of The Hindfoot & Midfoot ; Ankle Joint, Subtalar Joint, and
Transverse Tarsal Joint
Ankle Joint
The ankle joint also known as the talocrual joint, is the distal joint of the lower leg and serves as
the connections between the lower leg and the foot Ankle Joint
Subtalar Joint
The major joint in the hindfoot as well as the largest joint in the entire foot is the Subtalar Joint,
also referred to as the Talocalcaneal Joint.
This joint has three facets, and is located between the talus and calcaneus bone. The highlighted
areas indicated are the three facets of this joint on which the talus rests.
Because it has triplane motion, it is one of the main joints of the foot pertaining to biomechanics.
Because of the way the Subtalar and ankle joints are located anatomically to each other and each
having a different primary plane of motion - Subtalar joint is transverse and ankle joint is sagittal their combined rotational relationship allows for smooth ambulation of the body over all types of
terrain.
Transverse Tarsal Joint
The transverse tarsal joint also referred to as the midtarsal and chopart's joint is comprised of two
joints, the talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints.
Talus / Navicular = Talonavicular
Calcaneus / Cuboid = Calcaneocuboid
Joints That Divide The Midfoot From The Forefoot
Objectives
A.
B.
C.
D.
Identify and name the joints that divide the Midfoot from the Forefoot.
Describe the location of the joints that divide the Midfoot from the Forefoot.
State the number of joints that divide the Midfoot from the forefoot.
Recognize, spell, and pronounce the names of the joints that divide the midfoot from the
forefoot.
Tarsometatarsal Joint
The Tarsometatarsal joint also referred to as the Lisfranc Joint is located between the midfoot
and the forefoot.
The joint name is made up of the tarsals and the metatarsals.
Lesson Three: Arches Of The Foot
Objectives
A. Identify and name the three arches of the foot.
B. Describe the location of the three arches of the foot
C. State the number of arches of the
D. Recognize, spell, and pronounce the names of the three arches of the foot.
The Arches
The foot has three arches. The arches art maintained by:
Shape of the bone
Ligaments binding the bone together
Muscular support
The Three Arches are:
Medial Longitudinal Arch
Lateral Longitudinal Arch
Transverse Arch
Medial Longitudinal Arch
The Medial Longitudinal Arch is the most important of the three arches.
The Medial Longitudinal Arch is composed of the Talus calcaneus, navicular, three cuneiforms
and the first three metatarsal bones. The talus is the point and "keystone" in the arch.
The spring ligament, connecting the calcaneus and navicular bones, and the long and short
plantar ligaments are instrumental in maintaining the medial longitudinal arch.
Lateral Longitudinal Arch
The lateral longitudinal arch is lower and flatter than the medial longitudinal arch.
The lateral longitudinal arch is composed of the calcaneus, cuboid, and fourth and fifth metatarsal
bones. The cuboid is the highest point and "keystone" in the arch.
Transverse Arch
The transverse Arch is at a right angle to both longitudinal arches.
The Transverse arch is composed of the cuboid, and the metatarsal bases.
The wedge-shaped bones of the cuneiforms help shape the transverse arch and hold it together.
Review
Question 1
Click on the 2nd Metatarsophalangeal Joint.
Question 2
Locate and click on the 4th MTPJ.
Question 3
Which is the correct name for the joint indicated in the image to the right?
3rd Metatarsophalangeal
2nd Proximal Interphalangeal
6th Distal Interphalangeal
3rd Proximal Interphalangeal
Question 4
Which is the correct name of this Phalangeal Joint?
5th PIP 5th DIP 5th MTP
1st PIP
Question 5
Select and click on the 3rd Distal Interphalangeal joint.
Question 6
Locate and click on the 2nd DIP joint.
Question 7
Locate the Transverse Tarsal Joint? Click on the location of the joint in the image to the right.
Question 6
The joint area indicated in the image to the right is referred to by three names.
One is the Transverse Tarsal Joint. What are the other two names?
Chopart's Joint
Subtalar Joint
Metatarsal Joint
Tarsometatarsal Joint
Question 9
Locate and click on the Tarsometatarsal joint.
Module Three: Ligaments Of The Foot
Lesson One: Basic Terminology
Lesson Two: Ligaments Of The Foot
Ligaments On The Lateral Side Of The Ankle
Ligaments On The Medial Side Of The Ankle
Ligaments On The Plantar Side Of The Ankle
Review: Lessons 1 & 2
Lesson One: Basic Terminology
Ligaments and Tendons, What's the difference?
Ligaments and tendons each have a specific role and function
Ligaments
Ligaments attach bone to bone helping keep the bones in their proper place, much like a rubber
band is used to hold together a sheaf of papers. Ligaments are grouped together in cords, bands
or sheets, and are as strong as rope.
Tendons
Tendons attach muscle to bone. Tendons are a tough cord or band of connective tissue that are
at one end attached to bone and at the other end attached muscle. Muscles move bone by
pulling on tendons. As a Puppeteer pulls a string to move a puppet the muscle pulls the tendon,
which in turn moves the bone.
Lesson Two: Ligaments of the Foot
Ligaments On The Lateral Side Of The Ankle
Lesson Objectives
A. Identify and name the ligaments on the lateral side of the ankle
B. Describe the location of the ligaments on the lateral side of the ankle
C. State the number of ligaments on the lateral side of the ankle
D. Recognize, spell, and pronounce the names of the ligaments on the lateral side of the
ankle.
Lateral Ligaments
Anterior Talofibular Ligament
Posterior Talofibular Ligament
Calcaneofibular Ligament
Other Ligaments On The Lateral Side Of The Ankle
Ligaments are named according to the parts they connect. For example, the three important
ligaments on the outer or lateral side of the ankle are referred to as the lateral-collateral ligament
Lateral Collateral Ligament
The names of the three individual parts of the ankle's lateral-collateral ligament reflect the parts
they connect.
The first part is the (1) anterior talofibular ligament, and second part is the (2) posterior talofibular
ligament. Both of these connect the talus and the fibula. The third part (3) calcaneofibular
ligament, connects the calcaneus and the fibula. Most ankle sprains involve the anterior
Talofibular.
Anterior Talofibular Ligament
The anterior Talofibular Ligament connects the talus to the fibula on the front or anterior side of
the ankle
It's also one of the three lateral-collateral ligaments.
Most sprains involve these ligaments, especially the Anterior Talofibular Ligament.
Posterior Talofibular Ligament
The posterior talofibular ligament connects two bones, the Talus and the Fibula on the back or
posterior since of the ankle.
It's also one of the three lateral-collateral ligaments.
Calcaneofibular Ligament
The calcaneofibular ligament connects the Calcaneus to the Fibula bone
It's one of the three lateral=collateral ligaments.
Other Ligaments On The Lateral Side Of The Ankle
Other main ligaments on the lateral side of the ankle include the following:
Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament
Posterior Tibiofibular Ligament
Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament
The Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament (1) attaches the Tibia and Fibula bones on the front side of the
ankle.
The ligament can be identified because its name is comprised of the two bones it attaches to.
Posterior Tibiofibular Ligament
The Posterior Tibiofibular Ligament (2) Connects the Tibia to the Fibula bone on the back or rear
side of the ankle
The ligament can be identified because its name is comprised of the two bones it attaches to.
Ligaments On The Medial Side Of The Ankle
Lesson objectives
A.
B.
C.
D.
Identify and name the ligaments on the medial side of the ankle.
Describe the location of the ligaments on the medial side of the ankle.
State the number of ligaments on the medial side of the ankle.
Recognize, spell, and pronounce the names of the ligaments on the medial side of the
ankle.
Deltoid Ligaments
The ligaments that appear on the medial side of the ankle are referred to as the Deltoid
Ligaments. Deltoid ligament injuries occur much less commonly than lateral ligament injuries.
This ligament which is very strong, fans out from the inside of the ankle bone or Tibia. The Deltoid
Ligament can be injured when the ankle turns out severely (ankle eversion injury), but it is so
strong that instead of tearing itself, it pulls off a piece of bone before the ligament
Anterior Tibiotalar Ligament
Tibionavicular Ligament
Tibiocalcaneal Ligament
Post Tibiotalar Ligament
Anterior Tibiotalar ligament
The anterior Tibiotalar ligament connects the Tibia bone to the anterior (front side) of the Talus
bone.
Tibionavicular ligament
The Tibionavicular ligament is the thin, flat ligament joining the Tibia to the Navicular.
Tibiocalcaneal ligament
The Tibiocalcaneal ligament connects the Tibia to the Calcaneus.
Post Tibiotalar ligament
The Post Tibiotalar ligament connects the posterior (back side) of the Tibia to the Talus.
Plantar Ligaments
Lesson objectives
A.
B.
C.
D.
Identify and name the plantar ligaments of the foot.
Describe the location of each plantar ligament of the foot.
State the number of plantar ligaments of the foot.
Recognize, spell, and pronounce the names of the plantar ligaments of the foot.
Plantar Ligaments
Three plantar ligaments support the longitudinal arch of the foot.
They are the
Long Plantar Ligament
Plantar Calcaneonavicular Ligament, and
Short plantar ligament or Calcaneocuboid Ligament.
Long Plantar Ligament
The Long Plantar Ligament connects the plantar surface of the Calcaneus to the Navicular,
Cuboid, and bases of the three metatarsal bones which support the lateral longitudinal arch of the
foot.
Plantar Calcaneonavicular Ligament (Spring Ligament)
The Plantar Calcaneonavicular Ligament connects the Calcaneus with the whole surface of the
Navicular bone.
Because it is fibroelastic, it is commonly known as the spring ligament. This important ligament
supports the medial longitudinal arch by limiting the ability of the arch to flatten.
Short plantar ligament or Calcaneocuboid Ligament
The Short plantar ligament also known as the Calcaneocuboid Ligament connects the calcaneus
with the Cuboid on their plantar surfaces, supporting the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot.
REVIEW
Question 1
The Anterior Talofibular Ligaments connect which two of the following bones
1. Talus and Calcaneus
2. Talus and Fibula
3. Talus and Tibia
4. Cuboid and Calcaneus
Question 2
Calcaneofibular Ligament
Using the image to the right, click on the Calcaneofibular Ligament.
Question 3
Posterior Talofibular Ligament
Click on the posterior Talofibular ligament in the image to the right.
Question 4
Deltoid Ligaments
The highlighted area is what Deltoid Ligament?
A. Anterior Tibiotalar
B. Tibiocalcaneal
C. Tibionavicular
D. Posterior Tibiotalar
Module Four: Muscles of the Foot
Lesson One: Basic Terminology
Muscle is a tissue whose contractions move the limbs, trunk, and internal organs. Three types of
muscle occur in the body
Skeletal
Cardiac
Smooth
It is the skeletal muscles of the lower leg and foot that we are concerned with.
Certain terms need to be understood in the study of the muscles of the lower leg and foot.
Tendon
Retinaculum
Origin and Insertion
Intrinsic and Extrinsic
Tendon
Tendon attaches muscle to bone. Tendon is composed of parallel bundles of collagenous fibers.
The Achilles tendon is the large tendon at the lower end of the gastrocnemius muscle, inserted
into the calcaneus. It is the strongest and thickest tendon in the body.
Retinaculum
Peroneal Retinaculum
Peroneal Retinaculum is on the lateral side of the foot. It divides into a superior and an inferior
peroneal retinacula.
Contains peroneus longus and peroneus brevis tendons
Is continous with the inferior part of the extensor retinaculum.
Extensor Retinaculum
On the dorsum of the foot
Contains extensor tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus and
peroneus tertius tendons
Extensor Retinaculum is Y-shaped; dividing into a superior and inferior side and is continous with
the peroneal retinaculum.
Flexor Retinaculum
On the dorsum of the foot Medial side of foot, from the medial malleolus to the calcaneus.
All of the flexor tendons pass through the flexor retinaculum as they wrap around to the plantar
aspect of the foot.
Contains tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus tendons. (Referred to
as Tom, Dick, and Harry.)
Origin and Insertion
Origin and Insertion are terms used to describe the placement and attachment of muscles.
Origin
Origin is the fore fixed attachment of a muscle.
Insertion
Insertion is the movable attachment of the distal end of a muscle, which produces skeletal
movement when the muscle contracts.
Intrinsic and Extrinsic
Intrinsic muscles
Intrinsic muscles of the foot are those muscles that have both their origin and insertion in the foot.
Extrinsic muscles of the foot are those muscles that have their origin in the lower leg and their
insertion in the foot.
Extrinsic Muscles of the Foot
The extrinsic muscles are divided by function and physiology into for groups or compartments.
These groups of muscles each have a primary function of movement of the foot and work
together to facilitate the complex range of motion (ROM) required on the foot.
These compartments are:
Anterior Compartment
Lateral compartment
Deep posterior compartment
Superficial posterior Compartment
Muscles in the Anterior Compartment
The anterior compartment contains four muscles
Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Peroneus Tertius
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Tibialis Anterior
Origin at the lateral condyle and lateral surface of the tibia.
Insertion at the plantar surface of the medial cuneiform and plantar surface on the base of the first
metatarsal.
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Origin at the lateral condyle of the fibula and the anterior surface of the fibula.
Insertion at the middle and distal phalanges of toes 2-5.
Peroneus Tertius
Origin at the anterior surface of the fibula.
Insertion at the base of the 5th metatarsal.
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Origin at the anterior surface of the fibula
Insertion at the distal phalanx of the great toe.
Muscles in the Lateral Compartment
The lateral compartment contains only two muscles.
Peroneus Longus
Peroneus Brevis
Peroneus Longus
Origin at the head and lateral surface of the fibula.
Insertion at the medial cuneiform and the base of the 1st metatarsal.
Peroneus Brevis
Origin at the lateral surface of the fibula
Insertion on the lateral aspect of the 5th metatarsal.
Muscles in the Deep Posterior Compartment
The deep posterior compartment contains four muscles.
Tibialis Posterior
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Popliteus
Tibialis Posterior
Origin at the posterior, proximal tibia, the medial surface of the fibula and the Interossei
membrane
Insertion primarily at the navicular tuberosity, inserts also at the plantar surface of the three
cuneiforms, the bases of the lateral 2nd - 4th metatarsals, the cuboid, and the sustenaculum tall
of the calcaneus.
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Origin at the posterior surface of the tibia.
Insertion at the plantar surface at bases of 2nd-5th distal phalanges.
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Origin at the distal 2/3 of the posterior fibula.
Insertion at the plantar surface of the distal phalanx of Hallux.
Popliteus
Insertion at the anterior or the popliteal groove on the lateral surface of the lateral femoral
condyle.
Origin at the posterior surface of the tibia in a fan-like fashion, just superior to the popliteal line.
Muscles in the Superficial Posterior Compartment
The Superficial Posterior Compartment contains three muscles.
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Plantaris
Gastrocnemius
Origin at the medial and lateral condyle of the femur.
Insertion at the posterior surface of the calcaneus by means of the calcaneal tendon. (Achilles
tendon).
Soleus
Origin at the upper fibula and the middle 1/3 of the medial border of the tibia.
Insertion into the calcaneus with gastrocnemius by the calcaneal (Achilles) tendon.
Gastrocnemius and soleus are together referred to as triceps surae.
Plantaris
Origin above the lateral head of gastrocnemius on femur.
Insertion at the medial posterior part of the calcaneus, blending with the calcaneal tendon.
Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot
Intrinsic muscles of the foot are wholly contained, origin and insertion, within the foot. The
intrinsic muscles are primarily responsible for the movement of the toes. The intrinsic muscles of
the foot are both dorsal and plantar muscles.
Dorsal Muscles
There are 3 dorsal muscles of the foot.
Extensor Digitorum Brevis
Extensor Hallucis Brevis
Dorsal Interossei (4)
Extension Digitorum Brevis
Origin at the superior surface of anterior calcaneus.
Insertion to the long extensor tendons of extensor digitorum longus in toes 2, 3, and 4.
The most medial slip is referred to as Extensor Hallucis Brevis.
Extensor Hallucis Brevis
Origin at the superior surface of the anterior calcaneus.
Insertion at the proximal phalanx of the big toe.
Dorsal Interossei (4)
Origin at the inner shafts of all metatarsals
Inserts at the bases of the proximal phalanges in toes 2 (both sides), 3 and 4 (lateral side).
Intrinsic Plantar Muscles of the foot
The intrinsic plantar muscles are described as having four layers, in order to be more easily
viewed and studied. The fourth layer is the deepest layer, closest to the bone.
The fourth layer consists only of:
Plantar Interossei (3)
The third layer consists of:
Flexor Hallucis Brevis
Adductor Hallucis
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
The second layer consists of:
Quadratus Plantae
Lumbricals
The first layer (Superficial) consists of:
Abductor Hallucis
Abductor Digiti Minimi
Flexor Digitorum Brevis
Muscles in the Fourth (deepest) Layer
The fourth layer consists only of:
Plantar Interossei (3)
Plantar Interossei (3)
Origin at the medial aspects of metatarsals 3-5.
Insertion at the bases of the corresponding proximal phalanges.
Muscles in the Third Layer
The third layer consists of:
Flexor Hallucis Brevis
Adductor Hallucis
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
Flexor Hallucis Brevis
Origin at the medial aspect of the cuboid and the lateral cuneiform
Insertion at the medial and lateral aspects of the base of proxiomal phalanx of the great toe.
Adductor Hallucis
Origin at oblique head from bases 2-4 metatarsals; transverse head from the plantar metatarsal
ligaments and the deep transverse ligaments.
Insertion at proximal phalanx of great toe.
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
Origin at the base of the 5th metatarsal and the sheath of peroneus longus
Insertion at the lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of little toe.
Muscles in the Second Layer
Quadratus Plantae
Lumbricals
Quadratus Plantae
Origin at the lateral and medial sides of the calcaneus
Insertion at the tendons of flexor digitorum longus.
Lumbricals (4)
Origin at tendons of flexor digitorum longus
Insertion at the tendons of extensor digitorum longus on dorsal foot.
Muscles in the First (Superficial) Layer
The first layer (Superficial) consists of:
Abductor Hallucis
Abductor Digiti Minimi
Flexor Digitorum Brevis
Abductor Hallucis
Origin at medial process of posterior calcaneal tuberosity and flexor retinaculum.
Insertion at medial aspect of base of proximal phalanx of big toe.
Abductor Digiti Minimi
Origin at medial and lateral aspects of posterior calcaneal tuberosity
Insertion at lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of 5th toe and 5th metatarsal.
Flexor Digitorum Brevis
Origin at medial process of posterior calcaneal tuberosity
Insertion at middle phalanges of lateral four toes.
Review
Question 1
Tendons attach muscles to:
Hyaline cartilage
Bone
Ligaments
Joints
Question 2
The strongest and thickest tendon in the human body is:
Peroneus Longus tendon
Interossei Membrane
Extensor Retinaculum
Achilles Tendon
Question 3
The intrinsic muscles of the foot are those muscles that have both origin and insertion in the foot.
True False
Question 4
Extensor Digitorum Longus and Extensor Hallucis Longus are extrinsic muscles with insertions on
the plantar aspect of the foot.
True False
Question 5
The superior extensor retinaculum contains the peroneus longus and the peroneus brevis
tendons and prevents them from bowstringing.
True False
Question 6
Is it the origin or insertion of a muscle that which typically produces movement when the muscle
contracts:
Origin Insertion
Question 7
Which extrinsic muscle does not insert in the foot?
Soleus Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Hallucis Brevis
Popliteus
Question 8
There are four layers of muscle on the dorsum of the foot.
True False
Question 9
Is Peroneus Tertius included in the lateral or the anterior compartment of the extrinsic muscles?
Lateral Anterior
Question 10
Tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus tendons are:
Tendons that are on the medial side of the foot
Bound by the flexor retinaculum
Referred to as “Tom, Dick, and Harry”
Insert on the plantar aspect of the foot
Module Five: Nerves, Arteries, & Veins of the Leg
and Foot
Lesson One: Basic Terminology
Certain terms need to be understood in the study of the nerves, arteries and veins of the lower
leg and foot.
Anastomsis
Innervate
Fibular / Peroneal
Artery
Nerves
Veins
Anastomsis
Arteries branch as they travel through the body. The connections or unions of these branches
are referred to as anatomosis.
Innervate
The stimulation of communications of parts of the body through its nerves.
Fibular / Peroneal
Peroneal is the old terminology which has since been replaced by the term fibular. You may still
see both terns used interchangeable.
Artery
Arteries are the blood vessels which supply the body with oxygen enriched blood.
Nerves
The nerves provide both sensory and motor function.
Veins
The blood vessels that drain the oxygen depleted blood back to the heart are referred to as veins.
Lesson Two: Nerves of the Leg and Foot
There are nine specific nerves which provide motor and sensory innervation for the lower leg and
foot
Femoral
Sciatic
Common Fibular
Tibial
Lateral Sural Cutaneous
Medial and Lateral Plantar
Saphenous
Deep Fibular
Superficial Fibular
Femoral Nerve
Passing under the inguinal ligament lateral to the femoral artery, the femoral nerve provides
motor innervation to sartorius, rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius vastus
medialis, and pectineus muscles.
Its sensory innervation is the skin of the anterior thigh.
Sciatic Nerve
The largest nerve in the body, the sciatic nerve is the major nerve of the leg, its branches
provides motor innervation to all leg and foot muscles. It also supplies sensory innervation to the
skin of the leg and foot, except on the medial side.
It is composed of terminal branches, the tibial and common fibular divisions. The sciatic nerve is
not considered to have any direct muscular branches.
Common Fibular Nerve
Also referred to as the common peroneal nerve, the common peroneal nerve is a superficial
nerve providing motor innervation to muscles of the lateral and anterior compartments of the leg
and the dorsal foot muscles.
Its sensory innervation includes the distal one third of the anterior surface of the leg, the dorsum
of the foot. Not including the web between the great and second toes; the distal interphalangeal
segments of all the toes; the deep fibular nerve.
Tibial Nerve
The tibial nerve is the larger of sciatic nerve divisions. It provides motor innervation to the
superficial and deep posterior compartment muscles of the leg and the plantar muscles of the
foot.
It supplies sensory innervation for skin of the plantar surface of the foot and toes; and the dorsal
surface of the distal toes in the nail bed region.
Lateral Sural Cutaneous Nerve
Strictly a sensory nerve, the lateral sural cutaneous nerve supplies the skin of the lateral side of
the leg.
Medial and Lateral Plantar Nerve
The medial plantar nerve is the larger of the two terminal branches of the tibial nerve. It provides
motor innervation to the great toe.
The lateral plantar nerve supplies sensory innervation to the skin of the fifth and the lateral half of
the fourth toes and motor innervation to the deep muscles of the foot.
Saphenous Nerve
The saphenous nerve provides no motor stimuli.
Its supplies sensory innervation to the skin of the medial side of the leg and foot. Although the
saphenous nerve travels alongside the great saphenous vein, it does not pass through the
adductor hiatus at the knee; instead, it passes anterior to the medial malleoulus at the ankle.
Deep Fibular Nerve
Provides motor innervation to the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg and dorsum of
the foot.
Sensory innervation is supplied to the skin of the web between the great and second toes.
Trauma to the anterior side of the leg can result in pressure buildup from swelling or bleeding that
can damage the deep fibular nerve causing “foot drop”. This is referred to as anterior
compartment syndrome.
Superficial Fibular Nerve
This nerve provides motor innervation to the lateral compartment muscles of the leg.
Sensory innervation is supplied to the distal one third of the anterior surface of the leg and the
dorsum of the foot, except for the skin of the web between the great and second toes and the nail
beds of all toes.
Lesson Three: Arteries of the Leg and Foot
There are ten main arteries which supply the lower leg and foot.
Femoral
Popliteal
Anterior Tibial
Fibular
Lateral Plantar
Arcuate
Plantar Arterial Arch with Plantar Metatarsal
Posterior Tibial
Dorsalis Pedis
Medial Plantar
Femoral Artery
The femoral artery is continous with the popliteal artery, changing names at the adductor hiatus.
It supplies the thigh, leg and foot.
Popliteal Artery
A continuation of the femoral artery, the popliteal artery supplies the knee, leg and foot.
Anterior Tibial
One of the two primary blood vessels in the lower leg, the anterior tibial artery supplies the
anterior leg; dorsum and deep foot.
Anterior Tibial Artery changes its name at the level of the ankle joint to the Dorsalis Pedis Artery.
Fibular Artery
Also referred to as the peroneal artery, the fibular artery supplies the muscles and fascia of the
lateral leg and ankle.
At the ankle, the fibular artery anastomoses with the anterior and posterior tibial arteries.
Lateral Plantar
Supplies the toes, including the nail beds as well as the plantar arterial arch and its branches in
the deep foot.
Arcuate Artery
The Arcuate artery supplies the dorsum of the foot, except for the Hallux and distal phalangeal
segments of the toes.
Plantar Arterial Arch with Plantar Metatarsal arteries
Supplies the deep foot and the plantar metatarsal branches. The plantar metatarsal branches
then supply the toes, as well as the dorsum of the distal phalangeal segment.
The plantar arch anastomosis with the deep plantar branch of the Dorsalis Pedis artery.
Posterior Tibial Artery
Along with the anterior tibial artery, the posterior tibial artery is one of the primary blood vessels in
the lower leg. It supplies the posterior and lateral leg and the plantar aspect of the foot.
This artery is a direct continuation of the popliteal artery, changing names at the inferior border of
the Popliteus muscle.
Dorsalis Pedis Artery
The Dorsalis Pedis artery anastomosis with the plantar arterial arch; the anterior tibial artery
continues as the Dorsalis Pedis artery, changing names at the level of the ankle.
This artery supplies the dorsal aspect of the foot.
Medial Plantar Artery
Supplies the medial side of the sole of the foot.
Although it does not usually participate in formation of the plantar arterial arch, the medial plantar
artery anastomosis with the plantar metatarsal arteries.
Lesson Four: Veins of the Leg and Foot
Four major veins drain the lower leg and foot
Femoral
Small Saphenous
Great Saphenous
Dorsal Venous Arch
Femoral Vein
The femoral vein travels parallel to the femoral artery.
Small Saphenous Vein
Draining into the popliteal vein, the small saphenous vein drains the skin and superficial fascia of
the lateral side of the foot and leg.
Great Saphenous Vein
Drains the skin and superficial fascia of the lower medial side of the foot and leg into the femoral
vein.
Dorsal Venous Arch
Drains the dorsum of the toes and the superficial structures of the dorsum of the foot into the
great saphenous vein medially and the small saphenous vein laterally.
The dorsal venous arch is visible under the thin skin on the dorsum of the foot.
Review
Question 1
The largest nerve in the body is: Spinal Cord
Sciatic Nerve
Femoral Nerve
Question 2
The common Peroneal Nerve innervates the:
Thigh
Medial side of the foot
Lateral side of the leg
Question 3
The Lateral Sural Cutaneous Nerve is strictly a:
Sensory nerve
Motor Nerve
Both sensory and motor
Question 4
The Sciatic Nerve is composed of two terminal branches, one is the Common Fibular and the
other is the:
Common Femoral
Tibial
Medial Sciatic Branch
Question 5
Innervation is the act of imparting or directing:
Nerve stimulation
Oxygenated blood supply
Deoxygenated blood supply
Question 6
Peroneal is interchangeable with:
Fibular
Tibial
Femoral
Question 7
Arteries are blood vessels that:
Transport oxygen enriched blood to tissues
Transport oxygen depleted blood back to the lungs and heart
Transport all body fluids
Question 8
Veins are the blood vessels that:
Transport oxygen enriched blood to tissues
Transport oxygen depleted blood back to the lungs and heart
Transport all body fluids
Question 9
The artery that supplies the knee, leg, and foot with blood is the:
Medial Plantar
Dorsalis Pedis
Popliteal
Question 10
The Anterior Tibial Artery changes names at the ankle to the:
Dorsalis Pedis
Fibular
Posterior Tibial
Question 11
The Fibular Artery supplies blood to the:
Medial Side of the leg
Lateral side of the leg
Deep posterior compartment
Question 12
The Lateral Plantar Artery supplies blood to the toes, nail beds as well as the:
Plantar Arterial Arch
Dorsal Arterial Arch
Dorsalis Pedis
Question 13
The Arcuate Artery supplies blood to the:
Popliteal Artery
Anterior Tibia
Dorsum of the foot
Question 14
One of the primary arteries in the lower leg that supplies blood to the posterior and lateral leg and
the plantar aspect of the foot is the:
Posterior Tibial Artery
Anterior Tibial Artery
Dorsalis Pedis
Question 15
The vein that drains the skin and superficial fascia of the lateral side of the foot and leg is the:
Small Saphenous
Great Saphenous
Dorsal Venous Arch
Question 16
The vein that drains the skin and superficial fascia of the lower medial side of the foot and leg is
the:
Small Saphenous
Great Saphenous
Dorsal Venous Arch
Question 17
The vein that drains the dorsum of the toes and the superficial structures of the dorsum of the foot
is the:
Small Saphenous
Great Saphenous
Dorsal Venous Arch
Module Six: Skin of the Foot
Lesson One: Basic Terminology
Certain terms need to be understood in the study of the skin.
Dermis
Epidermis
Sebum
Subcutaneous
Dermis
The inner layer of the skin, the dermis contains nerve endings, blood vessels, sebaceous glands,
sweat glands, and the bases of the hair and nails.
Epidermis
The outside layer of the skin, the epidermis is also called the cuticle. It contains pigments and
pore ducts.
Sebum
The skin’s natural oil, it rises to the surface of the epidermis to keep the skin lubricated and
protected. Sebum helps retain body heat and prevent excess evaporation of perspiration.
Subcutaneous
The bottom layer of the skin, it helps hold the skin to all the tissues underneath.
Lesson Two: Skin
There are seven specific areas of the skin layer which will be covered in this lesson.
Epidermis
Fat Cells
Hair Folicle
Horny Layer
Nerve Ending
Sebaceous Gland
Sweat Gland
Epidermis
The top layer of the skin, it is the only part of the skin that can be seen. The epidermis is several
cells thick and has an external, horny layer. Ninety-five percent of the cells in the epidermis are
working on making new skin.
Fat Cells
Located in subcutaneous layer, the fat cells help keep the body warm, absorbs shocks, and
insulates the body.
Hair Folicle
Hair grows out of the tiny tubes called follicles, which has their roots in the subcutaneous layer
and continues up through the dermis.
Each hair has its own follicle.
Horny Layer
The uppermost layer of the epidermis, the horny layer is made up of dead cells that are
constantly shed from the surface. New skin cells form at the bottom of the epidermis, then move
toward the top of the dermis. As they move up, the older cells die and become part of the horny
layer, This process takes about three weeks to one month.
Nerve Ending
The nerve ending works with the brain and nervous system to provide the sense of touch and
convey pressure, temperature, and pain.
Sebaceous Gland
The sebaceous gland creates sebum which keeps the skin lubricated and protected. Ducts
normally connect beneath the skin’s surface with the follicles, providing sebum to coat the hair
with a light covering of oil. The sebum gives the hair some shine and a little waterproofing.
Sweat Gland
Sweat glands create sweat, which rises up onto the epidermis through sweat pores. The sweat
then joins with the sebum to form a protective film on the skin that’s a bit sticky. Sweat also helps
to cool the body surface and help maintain normal body temperature. Each square inch of skin
contains hundreds of sweat glands.
Review
Question 1
The nerve ending works with the heart and skeletal system to provide the sense of touch and
convey pressure, temperature, and pain.
True
False
Question 2
Epidermis – is the top layer of the skin, it is the only part of the skin that can be seen.
True
False
Question 3
The bottom layer of the skin is the subcutaneous, it helps hold the skin to all the tissues
underneath.
True
False
Question 4
The skin’s natural oil is called the epidermis, it rises to the surface of the outside layer of the skin
to keep the skin lubricated and protected.
True
False
Question 5
Fat cells are located in the subcutaneous layer, the fat cells help keep the body warm, absorbs
shocks, and insulate the body.
True
False
Question 6
The inner layer of the skin is called the epidermis.
True
False
Question 7
Hair grows out of the tiny tubes called follicles.
True
False
Question 8
The horny layer of the epidermis is made up of dead cells that are constantly shed from the
surface.
True
False
Question 9
Sweat glands create sweat, which rises up onto the epidermis through sweat pores.
True
False
Question 10
Sweat warms the body surface and does not help to maintain normal body temperature.
True
False