Unit 2: Foot Arches Flashcards

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Coxa Valga (Genu varas)

A

Angle of inclination < 120-135°

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Coxa Vera (genu valgus)

A

Angle of inclination > 120-135°

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Medial longitudinal arch

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  • Formed from all tarsal bones (except cuboid), and 3 metatarsal bones
  • Held together by spring, long, and short plantar ligaments
  • tibialis ant/post suspend
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Lateral longitudinal arch

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  • Formed from calcaneus, cuboid(!), and 4th and 5th metatarsal bones
  • Held together by plantar ligaments and aponeurosis, and lateral intrinsic muscles
  • peroneus longus/brevis suspend
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Transverse arch

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  • Formed by metatarsal bones, cuboid, and all cuneiforms
  • Held together by plantar ligaments, deep transverse metatarsal ligaments, and intrinsic muscles
  • peroneus longus suspends
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