Morton's toe

English

Etymology

Named after American orthopedic surgeon Dudley Joy Morton (1884–1960).

Noun

Morton 's toe (plural Morton's toes)

(medicine) A type of brachymetatarsia where the first metatarsal is shortened in relation to the second, promoting an anterior position of the second metatarsal-phalangeal joint in relation to the hallux (big toe).

Synonyms

Greek foot
LaMay toe
long toe
Morton's syndrome

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