Heel Skeletal Anatomy. Markings of the seven tarsal bones tarsals. 9 Athletes use concentric contractions to counter a load.
The cuneiforms the lateral intermediate and medial. The metacarpals are long bones within the hand that are connected to the carpals or wrist bones and to the phalanges or finger bones. Supporting balancing and propelling the body is the work of the muscular system of the legs and feet.
A calcaneal spur is a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone.
Well go over the function and anatomy of the. The scaphoid bone is also called the navicular because. Body weight supported by the foot is spread across the arches from the tarsal and metatarsal bones which make contact with the ground while standing. Body weight is carried mostly by the two largest tarsals the calcaneus or heel bone and the talus ankle which lies between the tibia and the calcaneus.
