Foot

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The foot is a biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion.

[edit] Customs

Customs about foot covering while indoors vary significantly from place to place and usually depend on climate, weather, and other factors. For example, in much of Europe and Canada, and in many homes in New Zealand and Australia, it is customary to remove one's shoes or boots when entering a home, while in the United States this is rare in most parts of the country. In Japan, the custom is so widespread that floors are often made of materials that are too soft to survive being walked on by shoed feet. In some cultures, bare feet may be considered unsightly or offensive. In Arab countries and in Thailand, it is considered extremely offensive to show someone the sole of your foot, although the practice of not wearing shoes is common, due to various reasons including hot climate & tradition. One of the common side effects of wearing shoes is foot odor.

[edit] Measurement

The foot provides a convenient way to measure short distances on the ground, by placing one foot directly in front of the other; this led to the adoption of the foot as a unit of length.

[edit] Parts of the foot

The bones in the human foot

• Heel
• Instep
• Sole
• Ball
• Five toes: big, pointer, middle, ring, pinky toes
• Toenails

[edit] Disorders of the feet

• Athlete's foot
• Bunion
• Callus
• Flat feet
• Morton's Neuroma
• Verruca (plantar wart)

[edit] See also

• Barefoot
• Foot binding
• Foot fetishism
• Footwear
• Hosiery
• Paw
• Podiatry
• Reflexology
• Toes
• Hallux
• Toe ring
• Foot in the Door

[edit] External links

• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• Foot Pain Help Organization
• American Podiatric Medical Association
• American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
• American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society
• http://www.podiatrytoday.com/podtd/
• http://www.epodiatry.com/foot_problems.htm
• http://www.barefooters.org/
• http://www.unshod.org/pfbc/
• http://www.foothealthcare.com/html/articles/allabout.htm
• http://www.sxc.hu/photo/475162
• Italian Podiatrist Community
• British Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists public and members site

Human anatomical features

HEAD: Skull - Forehead – Eye – Ear – Nose – Mouth – Tongue – Teeth – Jaw – Face – Cheek – Chin NECK: Throat – Adam's apple - Larynx TORSO: Shoulders – Spine – Chest – Breast – Ribcage – Abdomen – Belly button Sex organs (Penis/Scrotum/Testicle/Clitoris/Vagina/Ovary/Uterus) – Hip – Anus – Buttocks LIMBS: Arm – Elbow – Forearm – Wrist – Hand – Finger (Thumb - Index finger - Middle finger - Ring finger - Little finger) – Leg – Lap – Thigh – Knee – Calf – Heel – Ankle – Foot – Toe (Hallux) SKIN: Hair