What is the purpose of the three ankle ligaments on the outside of the foot?

A) Providing a place to grow pedal cartilage
B) Preventing athletic sports injuries to the foot
C) Giving form to the bony skeleton of the foot
D) Holding together freely moving ankle joints


D

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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