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how many bones are in the foot |
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what and how many bones are in the rearfoot |
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Definition
2 bones talus and calcaneus |
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Term
what is the function of the talus |
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Definition
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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Definition
superior and slightly medial in the foot |
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what is the role of the calcaneus |
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Definition
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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Definition
5 bones navicular, cuboid, medial cuneiform, intermediate cuneiform, lateral cuneiform |
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Term
the largest of the three cuneiforms |
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Definition
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the smallest of the three cuneiforms |
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