Tarsal Bones Are Bones of the What

question 55

Multiple Choice

Tarsal bones are bones of the what?

• A) The hand
• B) The pelvic girdle
• C) The ankle and foot
• D) The toes

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Definitions:

Fibrocartilage

A type of cartilage with a dense interlacing network of type I collagen fibers, providing strength and flexibility to structures like intervertebral discs.

Meniscus

The curved surface of a liquid in a tube or those fibrocartilaginous structures in the knee joint that reduce friction and absorb shock.

Hyaline

A type of smooth, translucent cartilage found in various parts of the body such as the nose, trachea, and larynx, providing support with some flexibility.