The arched structure of the foot consists of the medial longitudinal arch, the lateral longitudinal arch and the anterior transverse arch; with the longitudinal arches acting as pillars for the transverse arch that runs diagonally across the tarsometatarsal joints. What part of the foot is the arch? The arch ofRead More →

Pointed arches were used in Gothic architecture to help support the overhead weight of vaulted ceilings. Rounded arches previously used could not support the increased height, width and weight of new building designs. The concept of the pointed arch operates in a similar manner as two leaning objects. What cathedralRead More →

Canyonlands forms the heart of a “high” or “cold” desert called the Colorado Plateau. … Because of the elevations throughout the region, with a mean of around 3,000 feet and peaks over 12,000 feet above sea level, the Colorado Plateau is also known as a cold or high desert. WhatRead More →