Match the names of the joints of the ankle and foot with their descriptions
1. Talocrural
2. Subtalar
3. Transverse tarsal
4. Tarsometatarsal
5. Metatarsophalangeal
6. Interphalangeal joints
a) Series of gliding joints between the tarsal and the metatarsal bones.
b) Hinge joint made up of the articulations of the tibia, fibula, and talus.
c) Series of hinge joints between the various phalanges of each toe.
d) Midtarsal gliding joint between the tarsals of the rearfoot and the midfoot.
e) Ellipsoid joint made up of the articulations of the talus and calcaneus.
f) Series of ellipsoid joints between the metatarsals and proximal phalanges.
1. Talocrural − b
2. Subtalar − e
3. Transverse tarsal − d
4. Tarsometatarsal − a
5. Metatarsophalangeal − f
6. Interphalangeal joints − c
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