The human foot exhibits a range of normal anatomical variants known as accessory ossicles, small extra bone fragments that arise from unfused secondary ossification centres. Although most ossicles ...

The accessory navicular is an extra bone growth usually found on the inside part of the foot, near the navicular bone. It’s not part of a typical bone structure in humans, and therefore, not many ...

The evolution of ankle and foot bones into different shapes and sizes helped mammals adapt and thrive after the extinction of the dinosaurs, a study suggests. The evolution of ankle and foot bones ...

Your hands and feet are made up of dozens of little bones that all work together to allow you to perform everyday activities. If just one of these bones is injured or damaged, regular tasks can become ...

The provenance of 3.4-million-year-old foot bones in Ethiopia may have finally been solved – and could prompt a rethink into how our various ancient human ancestors coexisted. In 2009, Yohannes ...

Bottom-of-the-foot pain can result from injuries, including sprains and fractures, or other health conditions like flat feet and arthritis. The location of the pain can help identify the cause. Many ...