What is the function of the arches of the foot?

A. To bear weight
B. To smoothly transfer weight from the heel to the big toe
C. To prevent avulsion of the foot
D. To prevent eversion
E. To prevent pes planus


B. To smoothly transfer weight from the heel to the big toe

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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