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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Vol 81, Issue 7 338-343, Copyright © 1991 by American Podiatric Medical Association

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Structural biomechanics of the foot bones

BE Hirsch
Department of Anatomy, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia 19107.

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.


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