Intermediate Cuneiform Bones Quiz

Q1. How does the wedge orientation of the medial cuneiform differ from that of the intermediate and lateral cuneiforms?

• The medial cuneiform is broader dorsally like the other two
• The medial cuneiform has no wedge shape
• The medial cuneiform is broader plantarly
• The medial cuneiform is cylindrical

Q2. How are the intermediate and lateral cuneiforms generally shaped in cross section?

• Broad laterally and narrow medially only
• Broad dorsally and narrow plantarly
• Uniformly rectangular
• Broad plantarly and narrow dorsally

Q3. Which metatarsal base is recessed between the medial and lateral cuneiforms?

• Fifth metatarsal
• Fourth metatarsal
• Second metatarsal
• First metatarsal

Q4. Which tendon inserts on the medial cuneiform and base of the first metatarsal from the dorsomedial side?

• Fibularis brevis tendon
• Tibialis anterior tendon
• Flexor hallucis longus tendon
• Calcaneal tendon

Q5. Which tendon crosses the sole and inserts mainly on the medial cuneiform and base of the first metatarsal?

• Fibularis longus tendon
• Fibularis brevis tendon
• Extensor digitorum longus tendon
• Calcaneal tendon

Q6. Which cuneiform commonly articulates laterally with the cuboid?

• No cuneiform
• Medial cuneiform
• Intermediate cuneiform
• Lateral cuneiform

Q7. Which two cuneiforms flank the recessed base of the second metatarsal?

• Medial and lateral cuneiforms
• Medial and intermediate cuneiforms only
• Intermediate cuneiform and cuboid
• Lateral cuneiform and navicular

Q8. Which joints connect the cuneiforms with the medial three metatarsals?

• Tarsometatarsal joints
• Interphalangeal joints
• Subtalar joints
• Metatarsophalangeal joints

Q9. How do the wedge shapes of the cuneiforms contribute to foot architecture?

• They help maintain the transverse arch
• They create the ankle mortise
• They form the posterior heel
• They flatten the transverse arch completely

Q10. Which cuneiform occupies the central position between the other two cuneiforms?

• Intermediate cuneiform
• Medial cuneiform
• Lateral cuneiform
• Cuboid