Body Weight is Borne by the Two Largest Tarsal Bones

Question

Body weight is borne by the two largest tarsal bones: _ and .
A) talus, navicular
B) talus, calcaneus
C) navicular, calcaneus
D) navicular, cuneiform

Accepted Answer

The talus and calcaneus are the two largest tarsal bones in the foot, and they bear the majority of the body's weight. The talus sits above the calcaneus and transfers weight from the tibia into the foot.