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6 Cards in this Set
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Name the 3 arches of the foot. |
Medial longitudinal Lateral longitudinal Anterior transverse |
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What bones make up the medial arch? |
Calcaneus, talus, navicular, 3 cuneiforms and first 3 metatarsals. |
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What bones make up the lateral arch? |
Calcaneus, cuboid, 4th & 5th metatarsals |
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What bones make up the transverse arch? |
Metatarsal bases, cuboid and 4 cuneiforms |
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What is pes cavus? |
High medial longitudinal arch - diminished shock absorption + increased stress on ball and & heel of foot Treated via special shoes, cushioning inserts or reducing weight that the foot must bear e.g. through weight loss |
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What is pes planus? |
Lack of longitudinal arches - or small ones - may cause achey feet or foot or ankle pain Treated with inserts |
