Feet : Parts of the body

                                   

                                     


Hello Reader, 

Today is Ugaadi , the festival of Karnataka. I performed 'pooja'and made 'Prasad' and 

offered it to God. We  had a hearty lunch together.



The word "foot" means the "terminal part of the leg of a human body". The plural is feet.

The human foot is a strong and complex mechanical structure containing 26 bones 

33 joints (20 of which are actively articulated), and more than 

a hundred muscles,tendons and ligaments.

The foot can be subdivided into the hindfoot, the midfoot, and the forefoot:

The hindfoot is composed of the talus (or ankle bone) and the calcaneus  (or heel bone). 

The five irregular bones of the midfoot, the cuboid, navicular and 

three  cuneiform  bones, form the arches of the foot which serves as a shock absorber. 

The midfoot is connected to the hind- and fore-foot by muscles and the plantar fascia.  

The forefoot is composed of five toes.

Both the midfoot and forefoot constitute the dorsum (the area facing upwards while 

standing) and the planum (the area facing downwards while standing).

The instep is the arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle.

A doctor who specializes in the treatment of the feet practices podiatry and is called a 

podiatrist. A  pedorthist  specializes in the use and modification of footwear to treat 

problems related to the lower limbs.

                                       Shoes/footwear

The cave-man did not wear shoes. Humans usually wear shoes or similar footwear for 

protection from hazards when walking outside. Footwear are usually made of leather, 

suede or other materials. Slip-ons are worn inside the house are usually made of soft 

cotton or natural fibers. 

There are a number of contexts where it is considered inappropriate to wear shoes. Some 

people consider it rude to wear shoes in the house. Hindus go inside the places of 

worship barefooted. In Indian villages, footwear is removed in the courtyard of the house 

and feet are washed with water. This is considered sacred and hygienic.

Footwear in modern times are not just functional i.e to protect the feet but are a 

status symbol.

Luxury Fashion houses take pride in crafting hand-made fancy footwear.

                                                      Indian Culture

Indian children touch the feet of their parents, grandparents or any elderly members and 

take their blessings. It is considered to be a sign of respect and a lesson in humility. 

Priests and religious heads too are respected in this way. 

                                    
                                       Kolhapuri Chappal (footwear) 

                                   

Traditional Kolhapuri Chappal (slip-ons) is exquisitely and eco-friendly as these are 

handcrafted pure leather ethnic footwear. That is made in various villages and towns in 

Kolhapur District of Maharashtra, India. Due to the art of making, natural quality and 

limited and unique traditional touch in them, leather Chappal, leather Sandals are 

popular. Using these chappals  is beneficial for health. They are quite sturdy, 

durable, comfortable and long lasting in use. The kolhapur chappals (footwear) have 

the GI tag.

                                                  Jaipur Foot

                                    

Designed in and named after Jaipur, India, the prosthetic leg was designed to be 

inexpensive, water-resistant, and quick to fit and manufacture. The idea of the Jaipur 

Foot was conceived by Ram Chander Sharma in 1968 under the guidance of Dr. P.K. Sethi, 

who was then the head of the Department of Orthopedics at a Medical college in Jaipur. 

The Jaipur foot has helped many a physically-challenged person assimilate more easily in 

a semi-urban or rural setup in the Indian subcontinent and other developing countries.

                                                      Care of the feet

Many people experience foot pain at some point. By exercising the feet the overall health 

and flexibility can be maintained

The feet can be massaged with Coconut oil at night just before sleeping. One can wear 

cotton socks.

The feet can be immersed in a tub of lukewarm water and relaxed.

                                                       Exercises

Foot exercises are simple and require no equipment and can be done at home.

Check for feet exercises here. 

Note : consult your doctor before attempting this yoga posture.

                                                 Trivia

The pilot came from humble background and had his feet firmly on the ground.

The landscape artist, a hearing impaired, bagged the prestigious award and he had not 

let the grass grow under his feet.

The groom a fire-fighter, developed cold feet and he backed out of the wedding. 

A milliner, he was, fell at the feet of his wife who threatened to divorce him.

    Readers, tell us about your foot exercise regime or feet-care techniques.

(information courtesy Google)

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(YouTube video)

                      I am participating in the A to Z Challenge.


A to Z Challenge - Day 1. Arms : Parts of the body   


A to Z Challenge - Day 2. breasts : Parts of the body

A to Z Challenge - Day 3.Chin & Cheeks : Parts of the body

A to Z Challenge - Day 4. Dimples : Parts of the body 


A to Z Challenge - Day 5. Eye : Parts of the body.