A foot with a low longitudinal arch is referred to as
a. pes varus. c. pes planus.
b. pes valgus. d. pes cavus.
C
Pes planus refers to a foot with a low longitudinal arch and is called flat foot. It involves pronation or turning in of the medial side of the foot. Pes varus describes a foot that is turned inward toward the midline (inversion), but the sole rests on the ground. Pes valgus occurs when the foot is turned laterally away from the midline (eversion), but the sole rests on the ground. This is called pigeon toes or toeing in. Pes cavus refers to a foot with an exaggerated arch height
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