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What is the shape of the head of the talus bone?
What is the shape of the head of the talus bone?
- A socket
- A cylinder
- A ball (correct)
- A flat surface
What movement occurs when the sole of the foot turns medially?
What movement occurs when the sole of the foot turns medially?
- Inversion (correct)
- Eversion
- Rotation
- Circumduction
Which joint allows for inversion and eversion of the foot?
Which joint allows for inversion and eversion of the foot?
- Talo-calcaneo-navicular joint
- Subtalar joint (correct)
- Metatarsophalangeal joint
- Ankle joint
Which muscle is responsible for inversion of the foot?
Which muscle is responsible for inversion of the foot?
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What is the function of the spring ligament?
What is the function of the spring ligament?
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What is the shape of the bifurcate ligament?
What is the shape of the bifurcate ligament?
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Which ligament supports the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot?
Which ligament supports the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot?
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What is the attachment site of the spring ligament?
What is the attachment site of the spring ligament?
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Which bone does the short plantar ligament stretch between?
Which bone does the short plantar ligament stretch between?
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What is the mechanism of movement of the subtalar joint?
What is the mechanism of movement of the subtalar joint?
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