Definitions for flat feet
flat feet

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1. flat feetnoun

   A physical condition of the feet where the arches have collapsed and the sole of the foot is in full contact with the ground.

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1. Flat feet

   Flat feet (also called pes planus or fallen arches) is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. Sometimes children are born with flat feet (congenital). There is a functional relationship between the structure of the arch of the foot and the biomechanics of the lower leg. The arch provides an elastic, springy connection between the forefoot and the hind foot so that a majority of the forces incurred during weight bearing on the foot can be dissipated before the force reaches the long bones of the leg and thigh.In pes planus, the head of the talus bone is displaced medially and distal from the navicular bone. As a result, the Plantar calcaneonavicular ligament (spring ligament) and the tendon of the tibialis posterior muscle are stretched to the extent that the individual with pes planus loses the function of the medial longitudinal arch (MLA). If the MLA is absent or nonfunctional in both the seated and standing positions, the individual has "rigid" flatfoot. If the MLA is present and functional while the individual is sitting or standing up on their toes, but this arch disappears when assuming a foot-flat stance, the individual has "supple" flatfoot. This latter condition is often treated with arch supports.

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1. Flat feet

   Flat feet is a formal reference to a medical condition in which the arch of the foot collapses, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. In some individuals the arch simply never develops in one foot or both feet. Three studies of military recruits have shown no evidence of later increased injury, or foot problems, due to flat feet, in a population of people who reach military service age without prior foot problems. However, these studies cannot be used to judge possible future damage from this condition when diagnosed at younger ages. They also cannot be applied to persons whose flat feet are associated with foot symptoms, or certain symptoms in other parts of the body possibly referable to the foot.

How to pronounce flat feet?

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of flat feet in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of flat feet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of flat feet in a Sentence

1. David Geier:

   While I do think that there may be some role for hormone replacement therapy or shoe inserts for active individuals in a preventative or treatment sense for these problems, someone who is interested in pursuing one of these treatments should consider speaking to an orthopaedic surgeon or to his or her doctor, for instance, people have different anatomy of their feet, such as high arches or flat feet, and might benefit from shoe inserts or orthotics, while others might not.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Flat_Feet
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_Feet
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=flat feet