Pes cavus
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Pes cavus, also known as high arch, is a human foot type in which the sole of the foot is distinctly hollow when bearing weight. That is, there is a fixed plantar flexion of the foot. A high arch is the opposite of a flat foot and is somewhat less common.
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Pes cavus | |
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Other names | High instep, high arch, talipes cavus, cavoid foot, supinated foot |
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High arch in foot of a person with a hereditary neuropathy | |
Specialty | Medical genetics, Podiatry |
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