Humans have 26 bones in each foot that are classified into three groups – tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges. These bones give structure to the foot and allow for all foot movements like flexing the toes and ankle, walking, and running.

2024年12月12日 · Learn more about foot bones and foot anatomy here. The feet support the human body when standing, walking, running, and more. They are complex structures with 26 bones.

2024年11月19日 · The most common problems affecting the foot and ankle bones are fractures (breaks in the bone), abnormal positioning (e.g. flat feet) and excessive bone growth (e.g. bunions and bone spurs). Here, you can find out all about the different foot and ankle bones.

2017年7月25日 · In humans, the foot is one of the most complex structures in the body. It is made up of over 100 moving parts – bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments designed to allow the foot to balance the body’s weight on just two legs and support such diverse actions as running, jumping, climbing, and walking.

2021年2月26日 · This article looks at the structure of the foot — including bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons — and some of the common conditions that affect it.

2023年7月16日 · The bones of the foot provide mechanical support for the soft tissues; helping the foot withstand the weight of the body whilst standing and in motion. They can be divided into three groups: Tarsals – a set of seven irregularly shaped bones.

2025年2月21日 · Explore the role of leg and foot bones in movement, balance, and support with Innerbody's 3D anatomical model. The bones of the leg and foot form part of the appendicular skeleton that supports the many muscles of the lower limbs. These muscles work together to produce movements such as standing, walking, running, and jumping.