Which of the following is a primary function of the foot?
a. The foot serves as a rigid lever to increase efficiency during push-off.
b. In supination, the foot becomes a mobile adapter in order to adapt to changes in the terrain.
c. The foot assists with shock absorption but is not the body's primary shock absorber.
d. The foot absorbs rotation of the lower limb by pronating and supinating.
ANS: A
The foot serves as a rigid lever to increase efficiency during gait, especially during push-off. The foot also assists with shock absorption through pronation during heel strike.
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