Nerve fiber = multicellular, containing both an axon and surrounding myelin sheath. The axon comes from a single neuron, but the myelin sheath is made by a train of many myelinating Schwann cells. In the case of unmyelinated axons, the unmyelinated fiber shares each Schwann cell with several other unmyelinated axons.
Flat feet (pes planus) occur when a child has no arch in their foot. Because an arch does not form, the foot appears to turn to the outside. Children with out-toeing due to flatfeet will rarely experience pain symptoms will not require treatment.
If flat feet are contributing to secondary problems, especially leg or foot pain, treatment may be necessary. Flat feet can sometimes cause difficulty walking or running and interfere with athletic activities. A visit to a podiatrist will involve an evaluation of foot structure and function.