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What do you call the big toe?

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Toes on the human foot. The innermost toe (bottom-left in image), which is normally called the big toe, is the hallux.


Thereof, what do you call each toe?

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" The fifth toe, or "little toe", "pinky toe", or "baby toe"), the outermost toe.

Secondly, what does the big toe represent spiritually? The right Ether Toe represents life purpose and career. The straighter the Ether Toes the more likely the person has been “on path”.

Synopsis of Left and Right Toes.
Toe Big Toe
Meaning Self-expression Right: Joy Left: Sorrow
Element Ether
Chakra Throat

Moreover, what is thumb of foot called?

I agree that "toes" is sufficient and pretty self-explanatory. Interestingly enough, the more medical term, "phalanges," can refer to either the fingers or toes. However, if you were refer to the big toe, it is also called the "hallux." The thumb can be called the "pollex."

What is your big toe connected to?

The first metatarsophalangeal joint is the joint that connects the big toe to the first metatarsal bone of the forefoot. Even though the joints of the toes are small, they are important for healthy foot functioning.

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Is the big toe the thumb of the foot?

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