Structural biomechanics of the foot bones
- 1 July 1991
- journal article
- review article
- Published by American Podiatric Medical Association in Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
- Vol. 81 (7) , 338-343
- https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-81-7-338
Abstract
The structure of the tarsal and metatarsal bones reflects the functional demands placed on them. Their shape and the arrangement of compact and trabecular bone within them help them resist the normal forces of everyday life. When the limits of their strength are exceeded, failure can occur.Keywords
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