What are the structural and functional differences between a tarsal and a metatarsal?
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They form the ankle and the arch of the foot. The tarsal bones include the talus, calcaneus (heel bone), navicular, cuboid, and three cuneiform bones. - Metatarsals: These are the five long bones located between the tarsal bones of the hindfoot and the Show more…
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