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arches of the foot

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arches of the foot
Etymology: L, arcus, bow; AS, fot
the bony curves of the instep, including the longitudinal (anteroposterior) and the transverse arches.


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[20,23] The custom-contoured footplate of the DAFO is similar to the footplate of the inhibitive cast, with built-up areas under the toes, lateral and medial longitudinal arches, and transverse metatarsal arch and recessed areas under the metatarsal and calcaneal pad areas to provide support and stabilization to the arches of the foot and position the midtarsal and subtalar joints in a neutral position (Fig.
The arches of the foot are described in concise statements, and gait analysis is discussed in three short paragraphs, including a reminder that the hind foot includes the talus.
 
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