Ahead of the curve in the evolution of human feet

Glen A. Lichtwark () and Luke A. Kelly ()

Nature, 2020, vol. 579, issue 7797, 31-32

Abstract: The longitudinal arch has long been considered a crucial structure that provides stiffness to the human foot. Now the transverse arch is stepping into the spotlight, with a proposed central role in the evolution of human foot stiffness.

Keywords: Biomechanics; Evolution (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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