Feet and Legs

any invertebrate of the phylum that includes insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and myriapods with jointed legs. — arthropod, arthropodal, arthropodan, arthropodous, adj.

artiodactyl

a hooved animal having an even number of toes or digits on each foot, as pigs, sheep, deer, etc. — artiodactylous, adj.

biped

an animal, as man, having two feet. — bipedal, adj.

chiropody

an earlier and still frequent term for podiatry. — chiropodist, n. — chiropodial, adj.

monopus

a person with only one leg or foot, usually as the result of a birth defect.

pedicure

care of the feet, either in a cosmetic or medical sense. — pedicurist, n.

pentadactylism

the quality of having five digits on each hand and foot. — pentadactylate, pentadactylic, pentadactylous, adj.

perissodactylism

the condition of having more than the usual number of digits on a hand or foot which are also excessively large and uneven. — perisso-dactylate, perissodactylic, perissodactylous, adj.

podagra

gout affecting the foot. — podagral, podagric, podagrical, podagrous, adj.

podiatry

a medical specialty concerned with the care and treatment of the foot. Also called podology. — podiatrist, n. — podiatric, adj.

podology

podiatry.

polydactylism

the condition of having more than the normal number of toes or fingers. — polydactylous, adj.

sexdigitist

a person who has six fingers or six toes.

talipes

clubfoot; the state or condition of having a clubfoot. — taliped, adj.

References in periodicals archive

Boots Pampering Cooling Foot and Leg Spray, pounds 4.25, will leave your feet and legs feeling revitalised and invigorated.

Beauty School

A wonderful treatment for even the most flaky feet and legs. Rapidly moisturising, it softens, smoothes and soothes the skin and, with vitamins E and C, it protects against further damage and conditions.

The Body Shop Reviving Leg Gel - pounds 6 A great, refreshing, clear gel which revitalises tired feet and legs. It now contains horse chestnut, which is said to stimulate circulation when massaged into the skin.

Check Out

To come out, straighten your left leg, bring your head back to neutral, and turn your feet and legs to the right.

Warming yoga poses for cold winter days

Pay close attention to jumps and turns, since dancers are particularly prone to compression injuries in their feet and legs. Develop your core muscles to build the maximum amount of lift and ballon, which will help lift your torso up and out of your legs.

Tips to avoid a compression injury

From the referee's starting position (photo 1), the bottom man turns his feet out, transfers his weight to the left hand, and swings his feet and legs around (photo 2) to the sit position.

The Sit Series: the best way to stand up for yourself

The feet and legs are likely to be affected before the hands and arms.

Diabetic neuropathies: the nerve damage of diabetes

It can be applied to your feet and legs through your tights which is a distinct advantage if you want to go out straight after work.

Beauty spot: PRINCE AND SCOTT'S HOT TO TROT; EASY STEPS TO GET YOU BACK ON YOUR FEET

Repeat the sequence in rapid- fire succession, alternating the feet and legs with the skips and high knee action across the field.

Dynamic warm-up/flexibility

Pointe work should not be attempted by a young dancer until the feet and legs are strong on demi-pointe in soft ballet shoes.

Fit feet

Pointe work should not be attempted by a young or older dancer until the feet and legs are strong in demi-pointe exercises.

Making pointe work