Sentences with phrase «medial arch of the foot»

This tightening of the plantar fascia has two functions; (1) the medial arch of the foot is packed tighter and is increased in height, allowing for improved loading capacity and shock absorption, and (2) the foot becomes more rigid and has improved function as a propulsive lever (Figures 2 and 3).10 Consequently, if during the swing phase the toes are trying to «grip» the flip - flop, the 1st MTP joint is not able to extend and the windlass mechanism of the foot is compromised.

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Pronation is a medial collapse of the arch and ankle during the loading stance phase of running when the most force is placed on the foot and ankle.

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.