Tendon
A strong cord of collagen that anchors muscle to bone.
Pes Cavus
An unusually high arch that concentrates pressure on the heel and ball.
Metatarsal
One of the five long bones between the midfoot and the toes.
Heel Bone
The calcaneus — the large bone that forms the heel.
Hallux
The big toe — the first digit of the human foot.
Foot Type
The structural shape of a foot, which shapes gait and injury risk.
Fibrous Band
Tough, elastic fibrous tissue running through the foot and lower leg.
Exostosis
An abnormal bony growth on the outer surface of a normal bone.
Bone Spur
A bony projection, or osteophyte, that forms along the edge of a bone.