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Bones of the Foot – Quiz

October 19, 2015 Quiz
1. Phalanges (distal (a), middle (b), proximal (c) 2. Metatarsals 3. Medial Cuneiform 4. Intermediate Cuneiform 5. Medial Cuneiform 6. Cuboid 7. Navicular 8. Talus 9. Calcaneus  
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Bones of the Foot

October 19, 2015 Anatomy
The bones of the ankle are collectively called the tarsals.  The largest bone of this group is the calcaneus (9), or the heel bone.  The talus (8) has an irregular shape and is commonly referred to as the “instep.”   The navicular bone (7) is named for its …