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Which muscles play a key role in supporting the medial longitudinal arch of the foot?
Answer:
Tendons of tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior.
Explanation:
The medial longitudinal arch is supported by both static (ligamentous) and dynamic (muscular/tendinous) structures:
- Plantar aponeurosis.
- Spring ligament (plantar calcaneonavicular ligament) – supports the head of the talus.
- Tibialis posterior tendon – one of the most important dynamic supporters of the medial arch.
- Tibialis anterior tendon – also contributes dynamic support.
