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Which of the following joints has equal amounts of inversion/eversion and abduction/adduction motion but very little dorsiflexion/plantar flexion?

A. Transverse tarsal
B. Subtalar
C. Talocrural
D. Metatarsophalangeal

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Final answer:

The Subtalar joint has equal amounts of inversion/eversion and abduction/adduction motion but limited dorsiflexion/plantar flexion.

The answer is option ⇒B. Subtalar

Step-by-step explanation:

The joint that has equal amounts of inversion/eversion and abduction/adduction motion but very little dorsiflexion/plantar flexion is the Subtalar joint, also known as the talocalcaneal joint.

This joint is located between the talus and calcaneus bones. It allows for gliding movements that produce inversion and eversion of the foot, but limited forward and backward bending.

The answer is option ⇒B. Subtalar

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