Arches of the Foot Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 4 arches of the foot
A
- medial longitudinal
- lateral longitudinal
- transverse tarsal
- transverse metatarsal
2
Q
body weight is accepted and dissipated through elongation of the plantar fascia:
a. normal arch
b. dropped arch/flat feet
A
normal arch
3
Q
overstretched and weakened plantar fascia cannot adequately accept or dissipate body weight:
a. normal arch
b. dropped arch/flat feet
A
dropped arch/flat feet (pes planus)
4
Q
as a consequence of _, various extrinsic and intrinsic muscles are active as a secondary source of support to the arch
A
dropped arch/flat feet (pes planus)
