Lower Limb Bones

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What is the medial cuneiform?

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The medial cuneiform is one of the tarsal bones located in the foot, situated between the navicular bone and the first metatarsal.

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What are metatarsals?

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Metatarsals are the long bones in the foot that connect the tarsal bones to the phalanges (toe bones). There are five metatarsals in each foot.

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What is the talus?

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The talus is a tarsal bone that sits above the calcaneus and below the tibia and fibula, playing a crucial role in the ankle joint.

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What is the calcaneus?

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The calcaneus, also known as the heel bone, is the largest tarsal bone and forms the foundation of the rear part of the foot.

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What is the fibula?

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The fibula is one of the two long bones in the lower leg, located on the lateral side of the tibia, and provides stability to the ankle.

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What is the function of the tarsal bones?

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The tarsal bones provide structure and support to the foot, allowing for flexibility and movement while bearing weight.

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How many tarsal bones are in the human foot?

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There are seven tarsal bones in the human foot: talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, medial cuneiform, intermediate cuneiform, and lateral cuneiform.

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What is the role of the navicular bone?

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The navicular bone is a tarsal bone located in the midfoot, playing a key role in the arch of the foot and connecting the talus to the cuneiform bones.

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What is the cuboid bone?

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The cuboid bone is a tarsal bone located on the lateral side of the foot, articulating with the calcaneus and the fourth and fifth metatarsals.

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What are the phalanges?

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The phalanges are the bones of the toes, with each toe having three phalanges (proximal, middle, and distal) except for the big toe, which has two.