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'''Toe'''

The '''toe''' is one of the five digits located at the end of the [[human foot]]. Each toe consists of several [[bone]]s, the most notable of which are the three [[phalanges]]. The toes play a crucial role in maintaining balance, walking, and running.

== Anatomy ==

Each toe, with the exception of the [[big toe]], has three phalanges: the proximal, middle, and distal. The big toe, or hallux, only has two: the proximal and distal. These bones are connected by [[joint]]s, which are surrounded by [[ligament]]s, [[tendon]]s, and [[muscle]]s.

=== Bones ===

The bones of the toes are called phalanges. Each toe, except for the big toe, has three phalanges: a proximal, a middle, and a distal phalanx. The big toe only has a proximal and a distal phalanx.

=== Muscles ===

The toes contain several muscles, which provide the ability to flex, extend, abduct, and adduct the toes. These muscles are divided into two groups: the extrinsic muscles, which originate in the lower leg, and the intrinsic muscles, which originate in the foot.

== Function ==

The toes play a crucial role in maintaining balance, walking, and running. They provide support and allow for the fine adjustments needed for movement. The big toe, in particular, plays a significant role in propulsion and balance.

== Health and disease ==

There are many conditions that can affect the toes, including [[bunion]]s, [[corn]]s, [[ingrown toenail]]s, [[hammer toe]], and [[gout]]. These conditions can cause pain, difficulty walking, and other complications.

== See also ==

* [[Foot]]
* [[Human skeleton]]
* [[Podiatry]]

[[Category:Anatomy]]
[[Category:Feet]]

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