Sentences with phrase «longitudinal arch of the foot»

The middle segment is most relevant to plantar fasciitis and forms the longitudinal arch of the foot providing support to the foot when standing and shock absorption when running.

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Here, we report hominin footprints in two sedimentary layers dated at 1.51 to 1.53 million years ago (Ma) at Ileret, Kenya, providing the oldest evidence of an essentially modern human — like foot anatomy, with a relatively adducted hallux, medial longitudinal arch, and medial weight transfer before push - off.

Modern human footprints reflect the specialized anatomy and function of the human foot, which is characterized by a fully adducted hallux [big toe in line with the other toes], a large and robust calcaneus [heel] and tarsal region, a pronounced medial longitudinal arch, and short toes.

Humans, uniquely among primates, have two arches in their feet, longitudinal and transverse, which are composed of the mid foot bones and supported by muscles in the sole of the foot.

Flat feet result from longitudinal arch development, but it can also be as a result of health problems or injury.