2006-12-11 07:08:55 · 6 answers · asked by coleck@sbcglobal.net 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
In Latin: Hallux. Also: pollex pedis (meaning: "thumb of the foot") or digitus 1.
2006-12-11 07:19:20 · answer #1 · answered by AskAsk 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
in latin (and medicine) both toes and fingers are called "phalanges." However, the big toe is called the "Hallux." Most physicians I know just call it the "big toe" or the "great toe". FYI- The thumb is the "pollex".
2006-12-11 07:20:59 · answer #2 · answered by Janice M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The foot thumb.
2006-12-11 07:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hallux is the correct answer
2016-05-23 06:04:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Don't let those other answers confuse you
2006-12-11 09:38:58 · answer #5 · answered by JIMBO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_toe
2006-12-11 07:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by tortiss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋