Biomechanics of the arches

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Keystone of the medial arch? Head of talus
Keystone of the lateral arch? Cuboid
Keystone of transverse arch 2nd Metatarsal
Main 'staple' of medial arch Spring (plantar calcaneonavicular) ligament
'Staples' of the lateral arch Long and short plantar ligaments
'Staples' of transverse arch Intermetatarsal ligaments and interosseous muscles
Function of tie beam Hold arches together inferiorly, preventing them from flattening
Tie beams of the arches Plantar aponeurosis and 1st layer of plantar muscles of the foot (Abductor hallucis, abductor digiti minimi, flexor digitorum brevis)
Function of 'suspension' Tendons that help support the arches by pulling it upwards
Suspension of medial arch Tibialis anterior and posterior
Suspension of lateral arch Fibularis Longus
Function of the arches Support, weight bearing, shock absorption and propulsion
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