Which functions of the foot are best achieved by supination at the foot?
a. Provide an accommodative structure at heel strike.
b. Assist in attenuating impact during early stance.
c. Provide a rigid lever for push-off.
d. Absorb transverse plane rotation of the lower limb.
ANS: C
The convergence of axes in the supinated foot causes the foot to become rigid. This rigidity is necessary to create a solid lever for push-off of the foot.
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