Sentences with phrase «adducted hallux»

Modern human footprints reflect the specialized anatomy and function of the human foot, which is characterized by a fully adducted hallux [big toe in line with the other toes], a large and robust calcaneus [heel] and tarsal region, a pronounced medial longitudinal arch, and short toes.

Here, we report hominin footprints in two sedimentary layers dated at 1.51 to 1.53 million years ago (Ma) at Ileret, Kenya, providing the oldest evidence of an essentially modern human — like foot anatomy, with a relatively adducted hallux, medial longitudinal arch, and medial weight transfer before push - off.

Not exact matches

Although the metatarsal robusticity sequence is human - like and the hallux is fully adducted, other intrinsic proportions and pedal features are more ape - like.