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How the foot is able to support the weight of the body is all dependant on geometry. The arch of the foot supports the most weight. It is angled in such a weigh that the weight is distributed through the legs.
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What is the function of the tarsals?
The tarsals are part of the foot and support the person's body weight. They form arches which also help with walking and carry all the weight above.
What is the function of the leg bone?
The leg bone (femur) function is support of the upper body and movement of the leg.
How much weight will a one cubic foot container of air support in water?
1 cubic foot of air will support 62 lbs
What are some skills used in ballet?
Ballet dancers need a strong lower body (foot and clalf) in order to be able to support their whole body on one foot and be able to dance on pointe. As for the upper body, they need to suck everything in, shoulders back, long neck, head high and long arms. Of course every dancer varies. Hope this helped :)
How is the foot adapted to support the body?
I know that the big toe is responsible for balance.
How much weight will 1 cu ft displacement of air support?
64#/cubic foot
What is the meaning of true legs?
It's a complex supporting organ ending in a weight-bearing foot with the ability to support the animal's weight on land.
If your 6 foot 1 What is a healthy weight?
Between 140lb to 188lb is a healthy weight and BMI (body mass index)
What should the weight of six foot man?
Maybe if you finished asking the question, I would be able to answer
How is the body's weight bourne by the different areas of the foot?
The weight of the body should fall by a direct line through the ears, shoulder, elvow, hip, knee and the then the ankle. This correctly allows the weight even distribution over the foot to the following approximate formula, 50% bodyweight is borne by the heel which is a firm solid structure and the remaining weight is divided across the metatarsals heads, the largest and the smallest taking most of the weight as the foot more stressed.The foot is like a tripod, the weight being borne by the heel and outer metatarsal heads. This is only a guide as forces in the foot dictate that the weight will always shift to maintain the balance.
How big is the average girls foot?
There is not an average sized female foot. Females come in all sizes and the foot size is determined by the person's size since the foot is responsible for helping to support the body.
Can ground reaction force on the athlete's foot be greater than their body weight?
Yes; a running athlete can exert up to 4 times their body weight in force upon the ground.
