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Ever hear of a tibiotarsal joint and would it be in the knee or the ankle? sm

Posted By: Jenn on 2008-02-11
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Subject: Ever hear of a tibiotarsal joint and would it be in the knee or the ankle? sm

I have tibial joints and tarsal joints, but not the two combined. I would guess the ankle, but I want to make certain I am correct. Can't find it anywhere.


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