BELIEVE IT OR NOT YOUR FEET ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR BODY

Physically the foot certainly is the most complex part anyway. The foot and ankle contain: 26 bones (one-quarter of the bones in the human body are in the feet); 33 joints; more than 100 muscles, tendons (fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones), and ligaments (fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones); and a network of blood vessels, nerves (the most in the whole body), skin, and soft tissue. These components work together to provide the body with support, balance, and mobility. A structural flaw or malfunction in any one part can result in the development of problems elsewhere in the body. Abnormalities in other parts of the body can lead to problems in the feet. There are three main segments to this appendage: The forefoot is composed of the five toes ; The midfoot forms the foot's arch, and serves as a shock absorber; The hindfoot links the midfoot to the ankle. There are 20 muscles in the foot that give the foot its shape.  There are elastic tissues (tendons) in the foot that connect the muscles to the bones and joints. The largest is the Achilles tendon, which extends from the calf muscle to the heel. Its strength and joint function facilitate running, jumping, walking up stairs, and raising the body onto the toes. 

Our feet hold a special place in almost every culture. In China, between the periods of the 10th and 20th century, the practice of female foot binding was used to stop the growth of feet, resulting in an aesthetically preferred, though deformed, foot. Within several Christian denominations, foot washing is a religious ritual possibly originating in the hospitality customs of the Levant. Customs about footwear while indoors vary significantly from place to place: It is customary to remove one's footwear when entering a home in much of Europe, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom;  in Korea and Japan the custom is so widespread that floors are often made of materials that are too soft to survive being walked on with shoes. In some cultures, bare feet may be considered unsightly or offensive. In Arab countries and in Thailand, it is considered extremely offensive to show someone the sole of your foot, although the practice of going barefoot is common, due to various reasons including hot climate and tradition.

Take care of your feet and they will always “support” you.