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25 Cards in this Set
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5 lower extremity bones
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tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals,
and phalanges |
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largest of 2 lower leg bones
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tibia
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connects with femur to form knee joint
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tibia
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located on medial (big toe) side of leg
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tibia
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has a sharp, bony ridge that runs lengthwise down
center of the shaft to form the shinbone (which can be felt through skin on front of leg) |
tibia
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the distal point of this bone forms the medial malleolus or ankle bone
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tibia
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ankle bone =
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talus
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weight bearing bone of lower leg
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tibia
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long skinny lower leg bone; looks fragile
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fibula
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situated on lateral (little toe) side of leg
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fibula
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not a weight bearing bone
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fibula
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proximal end of fibula forms the lateral part of...
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knee joint
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distal end of fibula forms the ..
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lateral malleolus
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tarsals
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ankle bones
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shock absorbrs and support weight for body
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tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges
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how many tarsal bones in each foot
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7
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talnus, calcaneus, cuboid,
navicular, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cuneiforms are what bones |
tarsal bones
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medial malleolus is located..
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on tibia
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lateral malleolus is located...
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on fibula
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which bones protect talus on both sides
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medial and lateral malleolus
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how many metatarsals of each foot
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5
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how many phalanges per foot
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14
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what are the 3 phalange separations
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distal phalanx, middle phalanx,
proximal phalanx |
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distal phalanx phalange separation is located where
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tip of toe
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proximal phalanx phalange separation is located where
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nearest the point of connection to the metatarsals
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