The Foot Arch That is Maintained by Ligaments Running from the Calcaneus

Question

The foot arch that is maintained by ligaments running from the calcaneus to the metatarsals is the
A) longitudinal arch.
B) transverse arch.
C) superior arch.
D) posterior arch.
E) distal arch.

Accepted Answer

The longitudinal arch is the foot arch that is maintained by ligaments running from the calcaneus (heel bone) to the metatarsals (bones in the front of the foot). The transverse arch runs perpendicular to the longitudinal arch and is maintained by the shape of the tarsal bones in the midfoot. The other options (superior, posterior, and distal arch) do not accurately describe any recognized foot arches.