Functions:
Arched structure of foot helps it to support body’s weight. Foot is essential for standing, walking, running etc.
Diseases:
Diseases of foot include calcaneum spur means pain at the heel which is common condition which causes pain in foot. Some disease conditions like gout affects great toe and causes swelling and pain. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteo arthritis, foot abnormality due to abnormal bending of arches of foot, which is most of the times genetic or sometimes acquired by accidental causes. Plantar fasciitis is also one of the common problems of foot.
Interesting Facts:
There are about one trillion bacteria on each of your feet.
