The foot has a complex structure with 28 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 tendons and ligaments. Problems with feet can cause pain and may need treatment by a podiatrist or orthopedist. The forefoot has ...

On the morning of December 26, 2004, many coastal residents of northwestern Sumatra were startled as water at the shore dramatically receded below the normal low-water mark, leaving fish flapping on ...

Learn the key anatomy tips that make drawing arms simple and accurate. From proportions to muscle structure, this guide will level up your figure drawing. #ArmDrawingTips #AnatomyForArtists ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Broken ankles are painful and temporarily disabling. If a ...

A Maisonneuve fracture refers to a break or fracture in the fibula close to the knee, with a co-occurring sprain in the ankle. The impact of a sprained ankle may travel up the leg and cause the fibula ...

The fact that most people don’t understand the anatomy of a shoe leads to a near universal shopping experience: You see a particular trail running shoe or hiking boot hyped online. Molded EVA ...

The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system (along with the adrenal glands, hypothalamus, pituitary, ovaries, and testes, and other endocrine organs). The thyroid gland releases hormones into ...

Your feet are a brilliant example of evolutionary engineering. They allow you to walk and run upright while absorbing impact that can be many times your body weight. By the time you’re 50, you’ve ...

Abstract: Although the potential advantages of a powered ankle-foot prosthesis have been well investigated, no research has developed foot anatomy such as tendon, Tiabialis anterior, and Gastrocnemius ...