Anatomy of the foot. The foot is one of the most complex parts of the body. It is made up of 26 bones connected by many joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The foot is susceptible to many stresses. Foot problems can cause pain, inflammation, or injury. These problems can result in limited movement and mobility.
Bricks and tiles. Bricks and tiles are made from clay minerals. When wet, the clay can be shaped, and then fired to make floor, wall, and roof tiles, as well as house bricks. Think about the properties of clay: Easy to shape when wet. Strong and rigid when fired. Impermeable when fired. A thermal insulator.
Other Native American Homes. 1  Plank house - Built by the natives in the Northwest near the coast, these homes were made from planks of a wood called cedar. Several families would live in a single home. 2  Igloo - Igloos were homes built by the Inuit in Alaska. Igloos are small domed homes made from blocks of ice.