Yoga Anatomy

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Abductor

hallucis

Flexor

digitorum

brevis

Abductor

digiti minimi

Flexor hallucis longus

Lumbricals

Flexor

digitorum

longus

tendon

Quadratus

plantae

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Interosseus

muscles

Adductor hallucis

Flexor

hallucis

brevis

Flexor digiti

minimi

Layers of musculature: (a) most superficial and (b) deepest.

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Calcaneus

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Base of

tibia

Talus

Foot bones from (a) below and (b) above. The X marks the point where the weight of the

body transfers through the tibia to the talus bone, and from there to the calcaneus.

Breathing

Tadasana is an excellent position for observing the interaction between the muscles that

are used for postural support and the muscles that create shape change in the abdominal

and thoracic cavities. When there is clear support from the feet, legs, and spine, there is

more mobility in the rib cage and shoulder girdle to allow for the movement of the breath.

a b

a b

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