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lower anatomy
quiz 8
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Anatomy
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03/13/2008

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how many bones are in the foot

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26 bones and 2 sesamoids

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what and  how many bones are in the rearfoot

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2 bones

talus and calcaneus

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what is the function of the talus

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transfers body weight from the leg to the foot

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 what is the position of the talus in relationship to the foot

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superior and slightly medial in the foot

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 what is the role of the calcaneus

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initial point of contact with the ground during gait

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what are and how many bones are in the midfoot

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5 bones

navicular, cuboid, medial cuneiform, intermediate cuneiform, lateral cuneiform

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the largest of the three cuneiforms

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medial cuneiform

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the smallest of the three cuneiforms

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intermediate cuneiform

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