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How do the cells and tiny capillary walls in the soles of our feet hold up to all of that pressure and abuse?
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Thick skin.: The skin covering the soles of your feet is the thickest on your entire body; and it thickens even more if you use your feet a lot, such as run marathons. The thick skin protects the underlying structures from damage. There is also a layer of fat below the skin that acts as a cushion.
Answered 4/18/2012
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