Intermediate Cuneiform Bones Quiz
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Q1. How does the wedge orientation of the medial cuneiform differ from that of the intermediate and lateral cuneiforms?
- The medial cuneiform is broader plantarly
- The medial cuneiform has no wedge shape
- The medial cuneiform is broader dorsally like the other two
- The medial cuneiform is cylindrical
Q2. How are the intermediate and lateral cuneiforms generally shaped in cross section?
- Uniformly rectangular
- Broad laterally and narrow medially only
- Broad plantarly and narrow dorsally
- Broad dorsally and narrow plantarly
Q3. Which metatarsal base is recessed between the medial and lateral cuneiforms?
- First metatarsal
- Fourth metatarsal
- Fifth metatarsal
- Second metatarsal
Q4. Which tendon inserts on the medial cuneiform and base of the first metatarsal from the dorsomedial side?
- Tibialis anterior tendon
- Fibularis brevis 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
- Calcaneal tendon
- Fibularis brevis tendon
- Extensor digitorum longus tendon
Q6. Which cuneiform commonly articulates laterally with the cuboid?
- Lateral cuneiform
- No cuneiform
- Medial cuneiform
- Intermediate 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
- Metatarsophalangeal joints
- Subtalar joints
Q9. How do the wedge shapes of the cuneiforms contribute to foot architecture?
- They help maintain the transverse arch
- They flatten the transverse arch completely
- They form the posterior heel
- They create the ankle mortise
Q10. Which cuneiform occupies the central position between the other two cuneiforms?
- Cuboid
- Intermediate cuneiform
- Lateral cuneiform
- Medial cuneiform