Free moment induced by oblique transverse tarsal joint: investigation by constructive approach.

ABSTRACT: The human foot provides numerous functions that let humans deal with various environments. Recently, study of the structure of the human foot and adjustment of an appropriate reaction force and vertical free moment during bipedal locomotion has gained attention. However, little is known about the mechanical (morphological) contribution of the foot structure to the reaction force and free moment. It is difficult to conduct a comparative experiment to investigate the contribution systematically by using conventional methods with human and cadaver foot experiments. This study focuses on the oblique transverse tarsal joint (TTJ) of the human foot, whose mechanical structure can generate appropriate free moments. We conduct comparative experiments with a rigid foot, a non-oblique joint foot (i.

SUBMITTER: Chen TY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8025301 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature