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...

pes planus or fallen arches, is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or...

longitudinal arches and a transverse arch maintained by the interlocking shapes of the foot bones, strong ligaments, and pulling muscles during activity. The slight...

common. As with certain cases of flat feet, high arches may be painful due to metatarsal compression; however, high arches—particularly if they are flexible...

Arches, or The Arch may also refer to: Arches of the foot Arch (fingerprint), a basic pattern Natural arch, a rock formation shaped like an arch Arch Islands...

define the boundaries of the three muscle compartments of the sole (see below). The bones underlying the sole form the arch of the foot. The arches might...

of ballet, dance, gymnastics, cheerleading, and other athletics in order to stretch the arches of the foot. It is believed that regular use of a foot...

The dorsal venous arch of the foot is a superficial vein that connects the small saphenous vein and the great saphenous vein. Anatomically, it is defined...

joints, showing bones of foot. Deep dissection. Safety footwear with removable metatarsal guard. Arches of the foot Ball (foot) Bone terminology Terms...

The leg is the entire lower limb of the human body, including the foot, thigh or sometimes even the hip or buttock region. The major bones of the leg...