Foot and Ankle Anatomy

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Across
  1. 2. This cuneiform is the largest.
  2. 4. The head of the talus articulates with the ___.
  3. 6. The space between the tibia/fibula and the talus.
  4. 7. Another name for the big toe.
  5. 9. Major weight bearing arch of the foot.
  6. 11. This bone lies on the lateral side of the distal row of tarsal bones.
  7. 12. This cuneiform is the smallest.
  8. 14. This ligament is the strongest ligament in the ankle joint.
  9. 15. How many bones are in the ankle and foot?
  10. 16. Another name for plantar fascia.
  11. 17. The ___ metatarsal is the longest.
Down
  1. 1. The largest and strongest tarsal bone.
  2. 3. This tendon arises from the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris muscles.
  3. 5. Which extensor longus muscle is most lateral?
  4. 8. The ___ of the 5th metatarsal is a common place for fractures.
  5. 9. This is found on the lateral aspect of the calcaneus.
  6. 10. This ligament is a triangular band of fibers that arise from the sustentaculum tali.
  7. 13. The most superior bone in the foot.
  8. 14. The navicular is ___ shaped and is found on the medial side of the foot.