Arched feet didn't evolve to give us a spring in our step – but to keep us upright, scientists say

Experts used to think the arch was a lever to propel the body forward, but now researchers believe it developed to help us walk on two feet

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Study finds Humans evolved spring-like arches to help walk on two feet

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Human evolution - The Telegraph

Human evolution - The Telegraph

Evolution - The Telegraph

While many animals walk on the balls of their feet, humans use a heel-first stride. Researchers suggest that this gives humans the advantage of longer 'virtual limbs.' Mechanically, it's like we have

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