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What Causes Numbness In Feet

Health Encyclopedia: Foot Pain Introduction

Introduction

The foot is a complex structure of 26 bones and 33 joints, layered with an intertwining web of over 120 muscles, ligaments, and nerves. It serves the following functions:

Supports weight
Acts as a shock absorber
Serves as a lever to propel the leg forward
Helps to maintain balance by adjusting the body to uneven surfaces

Since the feet are very small compared with the rest of the body, the impact of each step exerts tremendous force upon them. This force is about 50% greater than the pers...

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