Preliminary observations of muscle fibre cross sectional area of flexor digitorum brevis in cadaver feet with and without claw toes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In order to facilitate normal gait, toes require to be in a rectus position during the propulsive phase. This requires a correct balance and sequence of activity of the intrinsic musculature of the feet. Alteration of this balance an...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Frankis Jamie, Baird Stuart A, Locke Jackie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-12-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Online Access:http://www.jfootankleres.com/content/3/1/32