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...
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longitudinal arches and a transverse arch maintained by the interlocking shapes of the foot bones, strong ligaments, and pulling muscles during activity. The slight...
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regions in the human body. The sole and the longitudinal arches of the foot are supported by a thick connective tissue, the plantar fascia. The central component...
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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...
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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...
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Pes cavus (redirect from High arches)
flexion of the foot. A high arch is the opposite of a flat foot and is somewhat less common. As with certain cases of flat feet, high arches may be painful...
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Plantar fasciitis (category Foot diseases)
disorder of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot. It results in pain in the heel and bottom of the foot that...
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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...
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of the foot, such as lengthening arches and the splay of the toes. With each step, ankles and feet bend, toes spread and flex, and the arches of the foot...
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