16/10/2025
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Two Supporting Lines of Organization
The little toe stabilizes the outer side of the foot and helps the arch maintain its form. It is part of the lateral support line that distributes weight between the heel and the forefoot, especially during weight transfer or sideways movement. Through its connection with peroneus longus and brevis, it helps balance the foot against the inner support provided by the big toe. When the little toe makes contact with the ground, the entire foot can organize so that the skeleton carries more effectively and the tone in the leg decreases.
The lateral line forms the outer support line of the foot — running from the little toe along the outside of the foot, through the ankle and the peroneal muscles of the lower leg, up toward the hip. It provides lateral stability and helps distribute load between heel and forefoot. When active, the lateral line allows the foot to maintain support even in side movements, balancing the lift and direction of the medial line.
The big toe functions as the main point of forward support and connection between the foot and the ground. It provides direction and propulsion in movement and helps maintain balance by stabilizing the medial support line. Through its coordination with tibialis posterior, flexor hallucis longus, and the structure of the arch, the big toe helps distribute pressure evenly across the foot and enables efficient transmission of force through the skeleton. When the big toe has clear contact with the ground, the entire leg line can organize upward, creating stability, lightness, and continuity in posture.
The medial line refers to the inner support line of the foot and leg — the line running through the big toe, inner arch, inner ankle, inner knee, and inner thigh toward the center of gravity. It is primarily maintained by tibialis posterior, the adductor group, and pelvic floor connections.
Functionally, it counterbalances the lateral line:
• The medial line provides lift and alignment through the inner arch.
• The lateral line provides stability and ground contact through the outer foot.
Together, these two supporting lines form a dynamic pair — one organizing support and direction (medial), the other balance and containment (lateral) — allowing the skeleton to bear weight efficiently.
Engelsk FeldenkraisATM@evalaser ID 251014 Theme: Two supporting lines of organization This is a recorded audio file of an ATM lesson via Zoom with Feldenkrais practitioner Eva Laser, Sweden. In Cla