Which of the following combinations of ligaments makes up the primary ligamentous support of the medial longitudinal arch?
a. Short plantar ligament, cervical ligament, and long plantar ligament
b. Short plantar ligament, spring ligament, and long plantar ligament
c. Spring ligament, bifurcate ligament, and long plantar ligament
d. Short plantar ligament, bifurcate ligament, and cervical ligament
ANS: B
The medial longitudinal ligament is supported by the short and long plantar ligaments and the spring ligament.
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