The Human Foot-Running Shoes 跑步穿鞋技巧(英文版).pdf

The Human Foot (FYI only - not examinable material unless discussed elsewhere in the course material) You’ve heard the phrase “I have one foot bigger than the other”. A closer truth would be “no two feet are alike”, and yes in many cases one foot is larger than the other. Handling the challenge of properly fitting and advising customers on their shoe choice starts with the basics; the human foot. The foot is like the foundation of a building. It is small relative to what it supports, yet requires strength to maintain stability. But the foot is more versatile than a foundation. It propels the body upwards and outwards, changes direction, and absorbs shock on landing. Anatomy of the Foot Bones — there are 26 bones in each foot stretching from heel to toe. Bones provide the base strength to the foot. To sustain mobility, the bones flex at the joints which are held together by connective tissues called ligaments. The toes are made up of small bones called phalanges these are connected to the foot by a longer bone group called metatarsals. The arch is comprised of a group of bones, the cuneiforns, cuboid and navicular bones, while the heel is called the calcaneus. The Three Major Sections of the Foot Muscles — muscles in the foot are intricately connected to the bones by tendons. The foot can perform various motions through contractions of the muscles. Muscles help hold the bones in place while supplying the foot with it’s multi-movement capabilities. Page 1 of 10 Toes (forefoot) — the toes are the “balance team” of the foot. They add support and stability to all the range of foot movements. Toes are the spring or “toe off” in walking, running and j umping motions. A