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talus
How many tarsal bones are there? calcaneus
navicular
What are they? cuboid
medial cuneiform
intermediate cuneiform
lateral cuneiform
most superior tarsal bone
receives weight from tibia and redistributes it through the
What is the talus bone?
other tarsal bones
What is its function?
articulates with tibia, fibula, calcaneus, and navicular
What does it articulate with?
eversion
In what position is it palpable?
"heel bone"; largest and strongest tarsal bone
What is the calcaneus bone? accepts weight of entire body
What is the function of the calcaneus bone? Achilles tendon
What attaches at its tuberosity?
superior surface of anterior 2/3 of calcaneus articulating
, with talus