\begin{tabular}{l} 8. If you were giving an oral report on the arches of the foot, you would \\ include all of the following points except \\ a. The transverse arch runs from the calcaneus to the heads of the \\ metatarsals. \\ b. The transverse arch helps distribute body weight from side to side \\ within the foot, thus allowing it to accommodate uneven terrain. \\ c. The longitudinal arch has a medial and lateral part. \\ d. The longitudinal arch runs from the calcaneus to the heads of the \\ metatarsals. \\ \hline\end{tabular}

1. The foot has two major types of arches: the longitudinal arches (with medial and lateral components) and the transverse arch. 2. The medial longitudinal arch runs from the calcaneus to the heads of the metatarsals, whereas the lateral longitudinal arch is shorter. 3. The transverse arch spans across the midfoot, helping distribute body weight laterally to accommodate uneven terrain. 4. Evaluating the statements: - **(a)** “The transverse arch runs from the calcaneus to the heads of the metatarsals.” This description actually fits the longitudinal arch, not the transverse arch. - **(b)** “The transverse arch helps distribute body weight from side to side...”. This is an accurate statement about the function of the transverse arch. - **(c)** “The longitudinal arch has a medial and lateral part.” This is correct. - **(d)** “The longitudinal arch runs from the calcaneus to the heads of the metatarsals.” This correctly describes the medial longitudinal arch. 5. Therefore, the point that would be excluded in an oral report on the arches of the foot is statement **(a)**.