Human and comparative anatomy, physiology, and hygiene . (kneepan.) (Figs. 77, 78, 98.)Q. Name the bones of the leg. 254. The bones of the leg, with the exception of thepatella, are round, and. larger at the extremities than atthe centre. (Figs. 77, 78, 85, 98.) Q. What is said of the shape of the bones of the leg 1Remark.—The bones of the leg correspond, withthose of the arm. Q. Do the bones of the leg and arm correspond 1 255. The foot contains the tarsus, met-a-tarsus, , (toes.) (Figs. 79, 80.) Fig. Fig. 79. A representation of the upper surface of the bones of thefoot.
Human and comparative anatomy, physiology, and hygiene . (kneepan.) (Figs. 77, 78, 98.)Q. Name the bones of the leg. 254. The bones of the leg, with the exception of thepatella, are round, and. larger at the extremities than atthe centre. (Figs. 77, 78, 85, 98.) Q. What is said of the shape of the bones of the leg 1Remark.—The bones of the leg correspond, withthose of the arm. Q. Do the bones of the leg and arm correspond 1 255. The foot contains the tarsus, met-a-tarsus, , (toes.) (Figs. 79, 80.) Fig. Fig. 79. A representation of the upper surface of the bones of thefoot. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. The bones of the tarsus. 9, 9, 9. The meta-tarsal bones. 10. The first bone of the great toe. 11. The second , 13, 14. Three ranges of bones, forming the small toes. 256. The tarsus (ankle bones) are seven in are bound together like those of the wrist, andhave but little motion. (Figs. 79, 80.) Q. What is said of the tarsus 1 257. The metatarsus contains five bones. These,with the tarsal bones, form the arch of the foot. By theform of the foot, jars or concussions of the brain areprevented in running and leaping. (Figs. 79, 80.) 104 ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND HYGIENE. Q. How many metatarsal bones ? What is the form of thefoot ? What does this form prevent 1 258. The phalanges (bones of the toes) are fourteen in number. These bones are smaller than those of the fingers, and their motion is more limited; yet persons with no hands have been able to use scissors, pencil, and kn
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