Unit 5 - Lower Limb: Sole of the Foot (Ex. IV)

Question 1

What is the function of the longitudinal plantar aponeurosis?

Answer 1

protects sole of foot from injury

acts as tie rod that supports arches of foot

Question 2

What is the origin of the longitudinal plantar aponeurosis?

Answer 2

calcaneus –> continuous distally w/ fibrous digital sheaths that contain flexor tendons of toes