Describe how the arches of the foot are maintained.

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There are three arches: the medial and lateral longitudinal arches, and the transverse arch. Together they form a half-cone that distributes the weight of the body. They are maintained by the shape of the foot bones, strong ligaments, and by the pull of some tendons.

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From this list of cranial nerves:

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Into which organ does the highlighted structure empty?

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An inflammation of a sebaceous gland of the eyelid is known as a hordeolum.?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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