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Hallux

The first, or preaxial, digit of the hind limb, corresponding to the pollux in the fore limb; the great toe; the hind toe of birds.

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Toe 76% connected

One of the terminal members, or digits, of the foot of a man or an animal.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Foot 70% connected

The terminal part of the leg of man or an animal; esp., the part below the ankle or wrist; that part of an animal upon which it rests when standing,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pes 70% connected

The distal segment of the hind limb of vertebrates, including the tarsus and foot.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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