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April 1
CHapter 6/7 hands/feet
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
03/26/2013

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Term
Carpals
Definition
bound firmly to one another by ligaments that allow for slight shifting and twisting
located in the hell of the hand
the wrist
Term
Metacarpals
Definition
each is a long bone with a central shaft, a proximal base, and a distal head
head interacts with the fingers
bones of the palm
Term
Phalanges (of the hand)
Definition
bones in the fingers
each is a long bone with a proximal base, a distal head, and an intervening shaft
Term
carpal tunnel
Definition
in the wrist?
Term
tarsals
Definition
bound by ligaments to form an arch, a feature that allows the foot to bend somewhat to cushion the forces of walking, running, and jumping
heel of foot
Term
metatarsals
Definition
each is a long bone, central shaft, proximal base, and a distal head
in the middle of tarsals and phalanges
Term
phalanges (of the foot)
Definition
each has a proximal base, a distal head, and an intervening shaft
toes
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