Which term refers to a high arch of the foot?

• A. Pes cavus
• B. Pes planus
• C. Verruca plantaris
• D. Tendinitis

Answer: (A)

A high arch of the foot is called pes cavus. It describes an excessively elevated, often rigid, medial longitudinal arch, which can lead to uneven pressure under the foot and symptoms like forefoot or heel pain and instability. This contrasts with pes planus, which is a low or flat arch. Verruca plantaris refers to a plantar wart caused by HPV and isn’t about arch height, while tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon and also doesn’t describe the arch structure. So the term that specifically denotes a high arch is pes cavus.