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Bony tarsus
The bony tarsus is made up of 7 bones that are situated between the bones of the lower leg and the metatarsus bones. The talus thus constitutes the proximal (near) part of the foot. The 7 bones of the tarsus are the calcaneus, talus…
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- Angiopathy Disease of the blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries). There are two basic types of angiopathy…
- Gland, pituitary The main endocrine gland. It is a small structure in the head and is called the master gland because it…
- Complications, postoperative Postoperative problems affecting patients after surgery. Postoperative complications may (or may not) be…
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