hindtoe

anatomy

Also known as: hallux

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The "hindtoe" is more commonly known as the hallux, which refers to the innermost digit of a hind or lower limb, such as the big toe in humans. The hallux is a crucial part of the foot's anatomy, which is the terminal part of a land vertebrate's leg used for standing and locomotion. In humans, the foot includes the heel, arch, and digits, supported by tarsal and metatarsal bones that form arches to absorb shock and distribute weight. The heel bone, or calcaneus, is the largest tarsal bone and supports the longitudinal arch. The big toe's metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint is vital for activities like running and cutting, and injuries to this joint are known as "turf toe". Hammertoe is a deformity where a toe bends downwards at the middle joint, often affecting the second toe, and can be caused by poorly fitting shoes.123456

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human muscle system
Changes in the muscles of the lower limb
…the flexor muscles of the big toe are developed to provide the final push off in the walking cycle. Muscles of all three compartments of the modern human lower leg contribute to making the foot a stable platform, which nonetheless can adapt to walking over rough and sloping ground.
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…the flexor muscles of the big toe are developed to provide the final push off in the walking cycle. Muscles of all three compartments of the modern human lower leg contribute to making the foot a stable platform, which nonetheless can adapt to walking over rough and sloping ground.
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passeriform
Feet and legs
The hind toe (hallux) is joined on the same level with the front toes and opposes them, so that the foot can grip a perch. The only exception to this passerine foot type is found in the well-named Paradoxornis paradoxus, or three-toed parrotbill (Panuridae), in which the outer…
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The hind toe (hallux) is joined on the same level with the front toes and opposes them, so that the foot can grip a perch. The only exception to this passerine foot type is found in the well-named Paradoxornis paradoxus, or three-toed parrotbill (Panuridae), in which the outer…
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primate
…on the big toe (hallux). In all primates except humans, the hallux diverges from the other toes and together with them forms a pincer capable of grasping objects such as branches. Not all primates have similarly dextrous hands; only the catarrhines (Old World monkeys, apes, and humans) and a…
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…on the big toe (hallux). In all primates except humans, the hallux diverges from the other toes and together with them forms a pincer capable of grasping objects such as branches. Not all primates have similarly dextrous hands; only the catarrhines (Old World monkeys, apes, and humans) and a…
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