Multiple Choice
The posterior part of the knee is called:
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Anatomical Terms for the Leg and Foot
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Which structure is distal to the metatarsals?
A
Sural
B
Tarsal
C
Digital
D
Femoral
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Understand the anatomical terms: 'distal' refers to a position farther from the trunk of the body or point of attachment, while 'proximal' is closer.
Identify the location of the metatarsals: These are the long bones in the foot located between the tarsal bones of the hind- and mid-foot and the phalanges of the toes.
Consider the options: Sural refers to the calf region, Tarsal refers to the ankle region, Digital refers to the toes, and Femoral refers to the thigh region.
Determine which structure is farther from the trunk than the metatarsals: The digital region (toes) is distal to the metatarsals.
Conclude that the digital structure is the correct answer as it is located beyond the metatarsals towards the end of the foot.
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