Embryological Wheel- lower leg development during the first nine weeks of gestation
Embryological Period of Development
The animated model above demonstrates the structural unwinding of the foot during the first 8 weeks of development:
At Stage 16 (approximately 42 days post-ovulation), the limb buds emerge with the plantar surfaces of the feet and posterior compartments of the legs facing caudadly (upwards).
At Stage 21 (approximately 52 days post-ovulation), the legs begin to structurally unwind.
At Stage 23 (approximately 63 days post-ovulation), the legs have unwound. The entire plantar surface of the foot is in supinatus relative to the posterior compartment of the leg.
Prof/Dr Brian A Rothbart Chronic Pain Elimination Specialist
Discovered the Rothbarts Foot Structure and the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity
Developer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Inventor and Designer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Insoles
Founder of International Academy of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Author of Forever Free From Chronic Pain