Table 2 Marker placement of a multi-segment foot model with a 15-marker set
From: Repeatability of a multi-segment foot model with a 15-marker set in healthy adults
Name of marker | Position of marker |
|---|---|
Knee Medial | Along the flexion/extension axis of rotation at medial femoral condyle |
Knee Lateral | Along the flexion/extension axis of rotation at lateral femoral condyle |
Shank Upper | Upper apex of the Shank triangle at the lateral aspect of middle lower leg |
Shank Front | Lower front of the Shank triangle at the lateral aspect of middle lower leg |
Shank Rear | Lower rear of the Shank triangle at the lateral aspect of middle lower leg |
Ankle Medial | Apex of the medial malleolus |
Ankle Lateral | Apex of the lateral malleolus |
Heel | On the line bisecting posterior aspect of the heel at the height of the toe marker |
Heel Distal | On the line bisecting posterior aspect of the heel below Heel marker and just above the fat pad |
Navicula | The most prominent point of the navicula (navicular tuberosity) |
Cuboid | Just proximal and superior to the base of the 5th metatarsal bone |
MTH1 | Dorsal metatarsal head just proximal to the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint |
Toe | Dorsal web space just proximal between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsophalangeal joint |
MTH5 | Dorsal metatarsal head just proximal to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint |
Hallux | In the middle of the hallux nail bed |