Arches of the Foot Flashcards
what are the arches in the foot
longitudinal arch
transverse arch
longitudinal arch has
2 arches
medial longitudinal arch
lateral longitudinal arch
medial longitudinal arch
composed of the calcaneus, talus, navicular, three cuneiforms and three metatarsals
lateral longitudinal arches
composed of calcaneus, cuboid and lateral 2 metatarsals
much flatter than the medial arch
rests on the ground during standing
transverse arch
formed by the cuboid, cuneiforms and bases of the metatarsals
what do arches do
passively supported and actively restrained by flexible tendons
arches add weight bearing capabilities and resiliency to the foot
maintained by passive and dynamic factors
passive factors
ligaments, bones and aponeurosis
dynamic factors
tendons and muscles
3 types of flat feet
flexible flat feet
rigid flat feet
acquired flat feet
flexible flat feet
d/t inadequate passive support
rigid flat feet
d/t bone deformity
acquire flat feet
d/t “fallen arches”
dysfunction in dynamic support
what would be treated in the clinic
