Basic Foot Anatomy - Foot Arches Recognition 

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When we stand , there are 3 points pressure under the foot

1. Calcaneus (heel)
2. 1st metatarsal head
3. 5th metatarsal head

• These 3 are the main areas that support our body standing and form the 3rd arch of our foot .
• During walking , foot pressure is concentrated on the 2nd , 3rd Met- heads and the calcaneus.

• Medial Longitudinal Arch - from calaneus to 1st Met-head
• Lateral Longitudinal Arch - from calcaneus to 5th Met-head
• Transverse Arch -Formed by 5 Met-head

• Medial Arch Center : At navicular , close to talus.  

Arch shapes formed by -

1. Plantar ligaments
2. Plantar fascia
3. Muscles
4. Bones

The Arch shape will be affected by any problems relating to these 4 components .

Non – weight bearing arch height > weight bearing arch height .

Function of foot arches

• A foot Arch is similar to a spring : Responsible for shock absorption and body propulsion during walking.
• Fatigue : loss of arch flexibility , means extra energy consumption for body propulsion.   

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