Functional Anatomy of the Foot
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Human feet allow for bipedal locomotion [1], and they are an essential sensory structure for postural control.[2] The foot structure is complex, with many bones, joints and ligaments that divide the foot into a rearfoot, midfoot, and forefoot. Clinicians’ ability to understand anatomical structures of the foot is a crucial component of their examination and treatment intervention, especially when treating clients with musculoskeletal conditions. [3] [4] This article discusses the foot assessment's elements, including key anatomical structures.
Anatomy Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Axes of movement
Bursae
Capsule
Closed pack position
Degrees of freedom
Ligament
Open pack position
Planes of movement
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- ↑ Farris DJ, Kelly LA, Cresswell AG, Lichtwark GA. The functional importance of human foot muscles for bipedal locomotion. PNAS 2019; 116(5).
- ↑ Viseux FJF. The sensory role of the sole of the foot: Review and update on clinical perspectives. Neurophysiol Clin. 2020 Feb;50(1):55-68.
- ↑ Lee SW, Le PU, Van Dien C, Hansen M, Tiu T. Evaluation of Resident Palpation Skills in Foot and Ankle Anatomic Structures Using Bedside Ultrasound. HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine 2020; 1(3).
- ↑ Kitagawa T, Aoki Y, Sugimoto H, Ozaki N. Randomised controlled trial for evaluation of an ultrasound-guided palpation intervention for palpation skill training. Sci Rep. 2022 Jan 24;12(1):1189.
