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Evolving an arch across the foot’s width helped hominids walk upright

Knowing how human feet evolved could help experts design better prosthetics or treat flat feet

An arch across the middle of human feet stiffens the foot lengthwise to help with forces from walking and running.

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By Erin Garcia de Jesús

- More than 2 years ago

The arch running across the width of the human foot might be a big part of the reason that people can walk and run upright, a new study suggests.