Arches of the Foot — Anatomy
Three arches: medial & lateral longitudinal, and transverse (anterior/posterior). Keystone bones: talus (medial longitudinal), cuboid (lateral), intermediate cuneiform (transverse). Static supports: plantar fascia (central band), spring ligament, long/short plantar ligaments, interosseous ligaments. Dynamic supports: tibialis posterior/anterior, peroneus longus, FHL/FDL, intrinsic plantar muscles via windlass mechanism. Functions: shock absorption, distribution of load across hindfoot–midfoot–fo...
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