LG 6.3 - Limb Structure and Function Flashcards by Anthony Mistretta

Q

What are the functions of the lower extremity? Upper extremity?

A

Lower: support body weight, provide locomotion, maintain balance.
Upper: positioning the hand. Hand as a tool: grasp, strike, object manipulation.

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What type of joint is the talocrual joint

A

mortar

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