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of or pertaining to the foot; -footed Latin pēs, pēd-, foot Pedoscope: ped-, pedo-of or pertaining to the child Greek παῖς, παιδός (paîs, paidós), child pediatrics. pedophilia: pelv(i)-, pelv(o)-hip bone Latin pelvis, basin Pelvis-penia: deficiency Greek πενῐ́ᾱ, poverty, indigence osteopenia: peo-of or pertaining to the penis
Bones of the right foot. Dorsal surface. Metatarsus shown in yellow. The base of each metatarsal bone articulates with one or more of the tarsal bones at the tarsometatarsal joints, and the head with one of the first row of phalanges at the metatarsophalangeal joints. Their bases also articulate with each other at the intermetatarsal joints
Pes cavus, also known as high arch, is an orthopedic condition that presents as a hollow arch underneath the foot with a pronounced high ridge at the top when weight bearing. This foot type is typically characterized with cavus—the elevation of the longitudinal plantar arch (e.g., the bottom arch of a foot), plantar flexion of the foot ...
Different terms are used for groups of creatures with different body layouts, such as bipeds (creatures that stand on two feet, such as humans) and quadrupeds. [1] The reasoning is that the neuraxis is different between the two groups, and so is what is considered the standard anatomical position , such as how humans tend to be standing upright ...
ASPEN Mountain, with a peak elevation of 11,212 feet above sea level, is located just outside the city of ASPEN. The ASPEN Skiing Company was founded in 1946, and the area has been known as a ...
A paw is the soft foot-like part of a mammal, generally a quadruped, that has claws. Common characteristics The paw is characterised by thin, pigmented , keratinised , hairless epidermis covering subcutaneous collagenous and adipose tissue, which make up the pads.
The foot (pl.: feet) is an anatomical structure found in many vertebrates. It is the terminal portion of a limb which bears weight and allows locomotion . In many animals with feet, the foot is a separate [ clarification needed ] organ at the terminal part of the leg made up of one or more segments or bones, generally including claws and/or nails.
Metatarsalgia, literally 'metatarsal pain' and colloquially known as a stone bruise, is any painful foot condition affecting the metatarsal region of the foot. This is a common problem that can affect the joints and bones of the metatarsals.