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- Dictionarydown at heel/ˌdaʊn ət ˈhiːl/
adjective
- 1. (of a shoe) with the heel worn down.
- 2. having a poor, shabby appearance: "down-at-heel areas" Similar Opposite
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Jul 20, 2024 · When a person is sitting down, the knees are flexed. When a joint can move forward and backward, such as the neck and trunk, flexion is movement in the anterior direction. When the chin is against the chest, the neck is flexed, and the trunk is flexed when a person leans forward.
6 days ago · The sole is a sensory organ by which the ground can be perceived while standing and walking. The subcutaneous tissue in the sole has adapted to deal with the high local compressive forces on the heel and the ball (between the toes and the arch) by developing a system of "pressure chambers."
Jul 10, 2024 · 1. : to establish a defensive position especially by digging trenches. 2. a. : to go resolutely to work. b. : to begin eating. 3. : to hold stubbornly to a position. 4. : to scuff the ground for better footing while batting (as in baseball) Phrases. dig in one's heels.
Jul 7, 2024 · Achilles tendon, strong tendon at the back of the heel that connects the calf muscles to the heel. The tendon is formed from the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. It is named after the ancient Greek mythological figure Achilles.
Jul 11, 2024 · The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that runs through the foot and attaches to the heel. People who have high arches and inflexible feet are likely to have a tight plantar fascia.
Jul 17, 2024 · Updated on July 17, 2024. Hills and mountains are both natural land formations rising out of landscapes. There is no universally accepted standard definition for the height of a mountain or a hill, making it difficult to differentiate between them.
Jul 25, 2024 · A heel is the projection at the back of a shoe which rests below the heel bone. The shoe heel is used to improve the balance of the shoe, increase the height of the wearer, alter posture or other decorative purposes. Sometimes raised, the high heel is common to a form of shoe often worn by women, but sometimes by men too. See also stiletto heel.
Jul 16, 2024 · Numbness in your feet can develop from compression or damage to nerves in your feet, legs, or back. It can also occur with medical conditions that affect blood flow to your feet such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and peripheral neuropathy. Foot numbness can be temporary—such as after an injury—or more permanent.
Jul 23, 2024 · From peep toes to wedge heels, cone heels, stilettos, platform heels, and whatnot, the options seem endless. They can amp up any look; all you need to do is try them out and buy the one that makes you feel comfortable and stylish at the same time.
Jul 15, 2024 · The heel counter and collar parts of a shoe. Heel Counter. The heel counter is a reinforcing material in the heel area of the shoe that offers support and stability. Some brands do extra reinforcement in zones and will sometimes refer to it as the ‘heel cage’ in trail running shoes.
