The foot is an intricate part of the body, consisting of 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles. Scientists group the foot’s bones into into the phalanges, tarsal bones, and ...

DIY-ers in northern Holland filled a large gap in a tile floor with precisely sliced cow bones several centuries ago.

Plantar fasciitis—inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes—is one ...

Many conditions, such as arthritis, can affect multiple parts of the foot. Injuries, such as a broken bone, sprain, or strain, may also cause general pain or pain that migrates. This article ...