Beginner Calcaneus Quiz
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Q1. What type of bone is the calcaneus?
- Sesamoid bone
- Tarsal bone
- Phalanx
- Metatarsal bone
Q2. Which tarsal bone is the largest?
- Cuboid
- Calcaneus
- Talus
- Navicular
Q3. Which part of the foot is formed primarily by the calcaneus?
- Dorsal midfoot
- Heel
- Great toe
- Medial forefoot
Q4. Which bone articulates superiorly with the calcaneus?
- Talus
- Medial cuneiform
- Navicular
- First metatarsal
Q5. Which bone articulates with the anterior surface of the calcaneus?
- Talus
- Cuboid
- Navicular
- Medial cuneiform
Q6. Which large tendon inserts on the posterior calcaneus?
- Quadriceps tendon
- Fibularis tertius tendon
- Tibialis anterior tendon
- Calcaneal tendon
Q7. What is the large posterior and inferior prominence of the calcaneus called?
- Talar neck
- Fibular notch
- Calcaneal tuberosity
- Navicular tuberosity
Q8. Which shelf-like projection extends medially from the calcaneus and supports the talus?
- Talar head
- Sustentaculum tali
- Fibular trochlea
- Medial cuneiform
Q9. Which joint is formed between the calcaneus and cuboid?
- First metatarsophalangeal joint
- Calcaneocuboid joint
- Tibiotalar joint
- Talonavicular joint
Q10. What is a major mechanical role of the calcaneus?
- Weight bearing and leverage during locomotion
- Producing knee extension
- Forming the medial malleolus
- Supporting only the toes