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For those that are interested, I just discovered an interesting website describing the actions and anatomy of the intrinsic muscles of the plantar foot. Nothing earth-shattering, but probably very good for podiatry students and those who need a refresher in plantar foot anatomy.

http://www.beyondthepalecreative.com/images/2D/Kaplan_C_flash_interactive.swf

 

Sounds really good Kevin. I can't seem to get the link to work though.

Regards,

Mandy.

 

You may try installing the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

http://get2.adobe.com/flashplayer/

 

Many thanks,

:good:

 

A good little site Kevin. Who, apart from me, would like to push the boat out and ask this: why do we teach and describe the foot in layers? They have no basis in anatomy, we do not teach the hand in layer; why the foot? Give or take a little, the fascial compartments of the two appendages are the same: so why the wholly different descriptive manners? If one looks along the first or fifth rays, you will find so-called first layer muscles lying directly upon 3rd layer muscles.......... there is no anatomical basis for this descriptive process. The hand is taught in its fascial compartments. Any thoughts, anyone? I think more and more about this as I approach senility; my good lady wife used to tell me, partly fun, and partly in seriousnes, that her most important tool in clinic was an autoclaved knitting needle - with which to test fascial boundaries - which of course control where infections can, and cannot go. Rob

 

Rob:

Some do describe the intrinsic muscles of the hand as having layers:

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=56842

 

Cheers Kevin excellent visual aid to add to the lap top!

 

Thank you for that. Just tested myself naming/identifying actions (phew, after 9 years of practice I can still do it!). Would be a great tool for students.

 

Sorry for being tardy - I am away from home just now. Surely these layers are the fascial compartments - thenar, hypothenar, central and adductor?

Rob