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What is the structural classification and type of the intertarsal joint?
What is the structural classification and type of the intertarsal joint?
What is the functional classification of the intertarsal joint?
What is the functional classification of the intertarsal joint?
diarthrosis
What are the articulating parts of the intertarsal joint?
What are the articulating parts of the intertarsal joint?
between the tarsal bones
What actions do the intertarsal joints perform?
What actions do the intertarsal joints perform?
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Study Notes
Intertarsal Joint Overview
- Classified as a synovial plane joint, allowing for small sliding movements between bones.
- Functionally categorized as diarthrosis, indicating it is a freely movable joint.
Articulating Parts
- Formed by the articulation of tarsal bones, which includes joints between the seven tarsal bones of the ankle.
Joint Actions
- Primarily responsible for inversion and eversion of the foot, which affects balance and movement.
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Test your knowledge on the intertarsal joints with these flashcards. Explore the structural and functional classifications, articulating parts, and actions associated with these vital joints in the foot. Perfect for students of anatomy or anyone interested in human skeletal structure.
