Lecture 17: weight transfer lines

Question 1

basic weight transfer

Answer 1

talus –> calcaneus –> ground

Question 2

lateral

Answer 2

talus –> calcaneus –> cuboid –> metatarsals 4 and 5

Question 3

medial

Answer 3

talus –> navicular –> cuneiforms 1-3 –> metatarsals 1-3 –> MTP joints (balls of feet)

Question 4

when standing still, you have ____ weight transfer points to the ground

Answer 4

4 (2 heels, 2 balls of feet)

Question 5

when walking, stance leg has ____ weight transfer points to the ground

Answer 5

2 (one heel, one ball of foot)