Feet | |
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![]() A pair of bare feet, visible ten toes | |
Details | |
Artery | Dorsalis pedis, medial plantar, lateral plantar |
Nerve | Medial plantar, lateral plantar, deep fibular, superficial fibular |
Identifiers | |
Latin | pes |
MeSH | D005528 |
TA98 | A01.1.00.040 |
TA2 | 166 |
FMA | 9664 |
Anatomical terminology |
The foot (pl.: feet) is an anatomical structure found in many vertebrates. It is the terminal portion of a limb which bears weight and allows locomotion. In many animals with feet, the foot is a separate[clarification needed] organ at the terminal part of the leg made up of one or more segments or bones, generally including claws and/or nails.