Extremely flexible model of the skeleton of the foot with extremely realistic bone tissue

Anatomically speaking, the foot model shows a bit of the tibia, a bit of the fibula, the entire foot (pedis) with the 26 bones and the sesamoid bones. The model therefore only shows bones and joints.



The bone structure is extremely realistic. In relation to similar foot models, even the smallest "osseous landmarks" such as knots and depressions are visible.

In terms of movement, this model is extremely flexible. Although the bones are held together by elastics, the foot always has a fixed shape. However, one can easily change the foot position and pull the bones apart so that the joints can be moved and their surfaces can be studied.



This particular flexibility makes it possible to demonstrate virtually all movements of the foot.

You can thus use the model to demonstrate the most important movements of the foot:



The angular movement "plantarflexion-dorsiflexion" which is primarily performed in the ankle joint (the talocrural joint between the lower leg bones and the root of the foot)


"Inversion-eversion" which takes place primarily in the lower ankle joint (the subtalar joint under the talus/talar bone)


"Plantarflexion-dorsiflexion" in the base, middle and outer joints of the 1st - 5th toe

Clinically, this model is ideal for understanding many types of ankle fractures, metatarsal fractures and toe fractures.

It is also ideal for understanding luxations (slip joints) and foot deformities such as flat feet, club feet, metatarsus varus, hallux valgus (big toe bunion), hallux rigidus and hammer toe.



The model can perhaps also be used to understand disorders such as osteoarthritis in the foot (arthrosis) and rheumatoid arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis).