phalanges
The forefoot contains the five toes (phalanges) and the five longer bones (metatarsals). The midfoot is a pyramid-like collection of bones that form the arches of the feet. These include the three cuneiform bones, the cuboid bone, and the navicular bone. The hindfoot forms the heel and ankle.

What are toes scientific name?

Phalanges (singular: phalanx) – the 14 bones that make up the toes. The big toe consists of two phalanges – the distal and proximal.

What are the different types of toes?

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  • Egyptian Toe.
  • Roman Toe. This particular toe shape is characterised by the first three toes being of the same height, with the other two in descending order.
  • Greek Toe.
  • Peasant Toe.
  • Extra Small Toe.
  • Wide-set Toes.
  • Stretched Toes.

What is the area under your toes called?

This is the area on the sole of your foot, just before your toes. It is sometimes called the ball of your foot. Metatarsalgia can be caused by a number of different conditions affecting the foot.

Do toes have specific names?

The first toe, also known as the hallux (“big toe” or “great toe”), the innermost toe. The second toe, or “long toe” The third toe, or “middle toe” The fourth toe, or “ring toe”

What is a Greek toe?

A Morton’s toe otherwise called Morton’s foot or Greek foot or Royal toe is characterized by a longer second toe. This is because the first metatarsal, behind the big toe, is short compared to the second metatarsal, next to it.

What is Pollex and hallux?

The thumb is officially the pollex and the big toe is the hallux.

What is the area under the big toe called?

In the normal foot, the sesamoids are two pea-shaped bones located in the ball of the foot, beneath the big toe joint. Acting as a pulley for tendons, the sesamoids help the big toe move normally and provide leverage when the big toe pushes off during walking and running.