Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 8 - Section 8.4 - Figure 8.40 - The Right Foot - Page `267: 2

Answer

The navicular bone of the tarsus is similar to the scaphoid bone of the carpus--it is proximal to digit 1, and articulates with three bones of the distal row.

Work Step by Step

The calcaneus and the talus are very different; they are adapted to their function of weight-bearing
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions