Anatomy and Physiology Lectures - Foot Bones Anatomy Mnemonic: Tarsals, Metatarsals, Phalanges

Foot bones anatomy lesson with mnemonic. You have 26 bones in each foot, for a total of 52 bones when you combine both feet. The foot can be divided into three main portions: 7 tarsals, 5 metatarsals, and 14 phalanges. The toe bones are called phalanges, just like your finger bones. They are named after directional terms (proximal, distal, and middle). The metatarsals are numbered 1-5, with 1 being on the big toe side, and 5 being on the pinky toe side. The seven tarsals make up the posterior (heel) region of the foot. Here are the seven bones that make up the tarsus: -Talus -Calcaneous -Navicular -Medial Cuneiform -Intermediate Cuneiform -Lateral Cuneiform -Cubiod Test your knowledge by taking a free quiz over the foot bones: https://www.registerednursern.com/bones-of-the-foot-quiz-anatomy/ Website: https://www.registerednursern.com/ More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2XMro13dD0&list=UUPyMN8DzkFl2__xnTEiGZ1w Nursing Gear: https://teespring.com/stores/registerednursern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/registerednursern_com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RegisteredNurseRNs Twitter: https://twitter.com/NursesRN Popular Playlists: NCLEX Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfWtwCDmLHyX2UeHofCIcgo0 Fluid & Electrolytes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfWJSZ9pL8L3Q1dzdlxUzeKv Nursing Skills: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfUhd_qQYEbp0Eab3uUKhgKb