Washington, May 30: According to a recent study, humans may have evolved a spring-like arch to aid with two-footed walking. The high arch of the foot is thought to assist us in walking by functioning as a lever that pulls the body forward, according to researchers looking into the evolution of bipedal walking.
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WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) That happy, confident spring in your step is likely a benefit imparted by human evolution, a new study argues.
A new study has shown that humans may have evolved a spring-like arch to help us walk on two feet. Researchers studying the evolution of bipedal walking have long assumed that the raised arch of the foot helps us walk by acting as a lever which propels the body forward.