Additional Study Questions

1. Which arch has a pronounced curve for weight bearing?

a. Lateral Longitudinal

b. Cuboidal

c. Medial Longitudinal

d. Transverse

2. True or False The plantar ligament is the main support for the Medial Longitudinal arch?

3. True or False The lateral tarsal artery supplies the plantar surface fascia and muscles?

4. Which nerve emerges on the lateral side of the Achilles?

a. Saphenous

b. Sural

c. Superficial Peroneal

d. Deep peroneal

5. The dorsalis pedis accompanies the ______ nerve?

a. Saphenous

b. Sural

c. Superficial Peroneal

d. Deep peroneal

6. What five nerves supply sensation to the foot?

Answers to Foot Study Questions

1. C

2. False

3. True

4. B

5. D

6. Superficial Peroneal Nerve – Cutaneous sensation to the anteromedial foot;  Deep Peroneal Nerve – Supplies medial half of the dorsal foot; Saphenous Nerve – Superficial sensation to the anteromedial foot;  Tibial Nerve – Sensation to the heel, medial, and part of the lateral sole;  Sural Nerve – Sensation to the lateral foot.