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How many bones are in each foot?
26 + 2 Sesamoid bones
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What are the 3 bones sections of the foot?
- 1)Metatarsus
- 2)Phalanges
- 3)Tarsus
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What is the primary purpose of the metatarsus?
Shock absorption
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How many bones are in the big toe?
2
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What 3 groups are the phalanges bones broken up into?
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What percent of your body weight is supported by the metatarsus?
25%
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What percent of your body weight is supported by the Heel?
55%
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What percent of your body weight is supported by the Big Toe?
25%
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What are march fractures?
Tiny fractures or breaks in the metatarsal bones caused by the overuse of the feet
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What arches do we have in each foot?
- Medial longitudinal arch
- Lateral Longitudinal arch
- 2 Transverse
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Medial Longitudinal arch
inner side of the foot. most important arch, acts as a major shock absorber
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Lateral Longitudinal Arch
Outer side
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Transverse
One under the ball of the foot and one right before the heel at the instep
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What's the primary function of the toes?
Flexibilty
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What is the top view of the foot?
Dorsal
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What is the bottom view of the foot?
Plantar
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What is the side view of the foot?
Medial, Lateral
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What is the name given to a muscle when it stretches?
Extensor
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What is the name given to the muscle when it contracts?
Flexor
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How many sizes are we likely to change from the ages of 25-50?
2
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Bunion
An enlargement with deformity of the big toe joint
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How many ligaments do we have?
107 per foot
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When is the best time of the day to purchase new shoes?
At the end of your day. For athletic shoes, after your workout
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Callous
A broad area of thickened skin that occurs at the heel, ball of the foot and the side of the toe
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Gout
A disease where you have crystals of uric acid that deposit
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Synovial Fluid
That lubricating substance within the joints that prevents wear and tear of the joints rubbing together
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How many joints do we have?
38
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How many tendons do we have?
20
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How many ligaments do we have?
107
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What does a tendon do?
Attaches the muscles to the bones
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What does a ligament do?
fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones
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How does one get Plantar's wart?
By exposing your feet in public places
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Plantars Wart
Viral tumor located on the bottom of the foot
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Why do we wear shoes?
To protect ourselves against water, heat, comfort, functional performance and fashion
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What is the condition when your have pinched plantar nerves at the underside of the feet?
Plantar fasciitis
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How do you get flat feet?
Hereditary means, obesity, from wearing improper shoes
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What is an orthotic?
A device that is custom made to correct some foot and walking disorders
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What is the most important tendon of the foot?
Achilles tendon
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Achilles tendon
Attaches the foot muscles to the leg bones
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Hammer Toe
Tendons shrink and toes curl up
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how do you avoid Morton's Neuroma?
By wearing shoes that are wide enough for you
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Counter
A support piece that is placed at the heel. A stiffening material
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What is the front part of a shoe upper?
Vamp
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Toe Spring
Space that is left at the front of the shoe
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What are the seven main styles of shoes?
Mule, Boot, Mocassin, Oxford, Sandal, Monk Strap, pump
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Supination
When you walk on the outer part of your shoe
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Pronation
When you walk on the inner part of your shoe
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If you were to design a shoe for my grandmother?
Low heel, Easy closure, slip on the zipper, cushioned insole, non slip shoes
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What is the maximum heel height to keep you up at 90 degrees?
1.5 inches
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Why do we use accessories?
Fashion, Adornment, enhancing a garment, gives individualism, changes look and creates mood
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Corn
From shoes that are too short. Dead skin that forms at the top of the toe.
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Morton's Neuroma
Morton's neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue between the toes
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What is the name of the fit that that I experience when I am at rest?
Static
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What is the name of the fit that I am experiencing when I'm standing?
Weight bearing fit
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What is the name of the fit when the foot is in motion
Functional Fit
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