What ligaments contribute to support of the osseoligamentous arch of the foot on either the medial or lateral side?

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ANS:
Ligamentous support of the osseoligamentous plate is provided by the medially located plantar calcaneonavicular (spring) ligament, by the laterally located plantar calcaneocuboid (short plantar) and long plantar ligaments, and by the plantar aponeurosis.

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