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2. The Arches of the Foot - Longitudinal - Transverse -...

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   The foot has three arches: two longitudinal (medial and lateral) arches and one anterior transverse arch (Fig. 1). They are formed by the tarsal and metatarsal bones, and supported by ligaments and tendons in the foot.

3. Arches of the foot: Anatomy - Kenhub

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   The foot is the region of the body distal to the leg and consists of 28 bones. These bones are arranged into longitudinal and transverse arches with the support of various muscles and ligaments. There are three arches in the foot, which are referred to as: Medial longitudinal arch. Lateral longitudinal arch.

4. Arches of the Foot - Physiopedia

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   The foot has three arches: two longitudinal (medial and lateral) arches and one anterior transverse arch. These arches are formed by the tarsal and metatarsal bones and are supported by the ligaments and tendons in the foot.

5. Arches of the foot - Wikipedia

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   The arches of the foot, formed by the tarsal and metatarsal bones, strengthened by ligaments and tendons, allow the foot to support the weight of the body in the erect posture with the least weight. They are categorized as longitudinal and transverse arches.

6. Foot Anatomy and Causes of Pain - Verywell Health

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   The foot is a complex structure made up of 28 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles, over 100 tendons and ligaments, and more than 200,000 different nerve endings. These work together to allow you to walk, run, maintain balance, absorb impact, and bear upper body weight.

7. Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Arches of the Foot

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   An arched foot is characteristic of humans, distinguishing it from other primates. Arches of the foot help in providing upright posture and weight bearing. The human foot has 2 longitudinal (medial and lateral) and 2 transverse arches (anterior and posterior transverse arches) (see Image.

8. Foot and Ankle Structure and Function - Physiopedia

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   The arches of the foot provide functions of force absorption, base of support and acts as a rigid lever during gait propulsion. The medial longitudinal arch, lateral longitudinal arch and transverse arch are the 3 arches that compromise arches of foot.

9. Foot (Anatomy): Bones, Ligaments, Muscles, Tendons, Arches and...

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   Foot Arches. Normally, tendons in the foot pull the bones of the foot in toward each other, resulting in distinctive arches between the heel and toes, and between the inner and outer toes.

10. Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Medial Longitudinal Arch of...

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    The medial arch is composed of the first three metatarsals, three cuneiforms, navicular, talus, and calcaneus bones of the foot. The calcaneus and talus articulate at the subtalar joint to form the hindfoot. The subtalar joint has three facets on both the calcaneus and the talus.

11. Functional Anatomy of the Foot - Physiopedia

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    Introduction. Human feet allow bipedal locomotion, [1] and they are an essential sensory structure for postural control. [2] . The foot structure is complex, consisting of many bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. The foot is divided into three parts: rearfoot, midfoot, and forefoot.