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• The foot is the part of the leg below the ankle. It contains 26 bones, 33 joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, a network of blood vessels and nerves.MSN Encarta: Foot (Anatomy) PodiatryChannel: Anatomy: Foot and Ankle

• Fast Facts

  1. 25% of bones in the human body are located in the feetAustralian Podiatry Association (Vic): Interesting Foot Facts
  2. Sustains the weight of the human body and allows mobility and balancePodiatryChannel: Anatomy: Foot and Ankle
  3. 75% to 80% of adults have foot problemsSociety of Chiropodists and Podiatrists: FAQs - Feet Stats and Facts
  4. Average person walks about 10,000 steps a daySociety of Chiropodists and Podiatrists: FAQs - Feet Stats and Facts

• Feet Health

  Several factors impact the health of the feet including hygiene, type and fit of the shoes worn and amount of exercise Public Health Agency of Canada: Basic Foot Care American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society: Eat Right . . . Your Feet Will Thank You

• Feet Diseases

  Some common problems of the feet are plantar fasciitis, arthritis, heel spurs, athlete's foot and plantar warts.American Physical Therapy Association: Taking Care Of Your Foot And Ankle WrongDiagnosis: Types of Foot Conditions American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Plantar Warts

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