great toe
Foot's largest digit
The great toe is the big toe—the largest and innermost toe on the human foot.
The term appears mainly in medical and anatomical contexts: The great toe bears significant weight during walking.
In everyday speech, people say big toe.
Foot's innermost digit
- phalanxMassed infantry formation
- metatarsalMidfoot skeletal element
- digitSingle numeric character
- toenailFoot digit's keratin plate
nail · cuticle · joint · sesamoid · flexor · abductor · foot · extremity
Foot joint deformity
- goutCrystal-induced joint inflammation
- ingrown toenailNail embedded in toe
- callusHardened protective skin
- cornCereal grown on cobs
arthritis · fracture · sprain · fungal infection · blister · swelling · inflammation · dislocation
How mass is allocated
- push-offInitial propelling movement
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- groundingConnecting to earth
proprioception · equilibrium · posture · steadiness · footing · stance · center of gravity · ground contact
Lower limb specialist
- orthoticsWearable alignment devices
- podiatricOf foot health
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
examination · treatment · correction · realignment · padding · taping · injection · physical therapy
Open strappy footwear
- flip-flopsY-strapped casual sandals
- barefootWearing no shoes
- socksCloth foot coverings
- shoe sizeFootwear fitting dimension
hallux
Foot's innermost digit
- phalanxMassed infantry formation
- metatarsalMidfoot skeletal element
- digitSingle numeric character
toenail · nail · cuticle · joint · sesamoid · flexor · abductor · foot · extremity · appendage
bunion
Foot joint deformity
- goutCrystal-induced joint inflammation
- ingrown toenailNail embedded in toe
- callusHardened protective skin
corn · arthritis · fracture · sprain · fungal infection · blister · swelling · inflammation · dislocation · osteoarthritis
weight distribution
How mass is allocated
- push-offInitial propelling movement
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
- stabilityResistance to displacement
grounding · proprioception · equilibrium · posture · steadiness · footing · stance · center of gravity · ground contact · weight transfer
podiatrist
Lower limb specialist
surgery · examination · treatment · correction · realignment · padding · taping · injection · physical therapy · bunionectomy
sandals
Open strappy footwear
- flip-flopsY-strapped casual sandals
- barefootWearing no shoes
- socksCloth foot coverings