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Yes, you can get cancer anywhere! The big toe is a common place for the metastasis of other cancers to occur. Ex) Late stage lung cancer spreads commonly to the big toe.

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What is big toe bone called?

The big toe bone is called the hallux. It is the innermost (most medial) toe of the foot, and is made up of the proximal and distal phalanges.


What is the bone below your big toe?

The bone located directly below the big toe is called the first metatarsal bone. It is one of the five metatarsal bones in the foot and connects the big toe to the midfoot. This bone plays a crucial role in weight-bearing and balance during walking and running.


Where in the human body is the hallux bone?

The hallux is your largest toe of your foot.


How is the big toe bone displaced in the formation of a bunion?

The other bone involved is the big toe itself, which is displaced toward the smaller toes. As the big toe continues to move toward the smaller toes, it may become displaced under or over the second toe.


What is a Bunion?

A bunion is an enlargment of the bone. It is also know as Hallux Valgus. This is a deformity of the bone involving the big toe and the foot. This deformity can be vary painful. A bunion is a bump at the joint of the big toe.


What killed big ed?

Blood cancer,bone cancer


Where is the bunion founded on the human body?

A bunion is an unnatural, bony hump that forms at the base of the big toe where it attaches to the foot. Often, the big toe deviates toward the other toes. When this occurs, the base of the big toe pushes outward on the first metatarsal bone -- which is the bone directly behind the big toe -- forming a bunion.


Abnormal swelling of the joint between the big toe and the first metatarsal bone?

Bunion


What is the bone hallax better known as?

The bone hallux is better known as the big toe. It plays a crucial role in maintaining balance and propelling the body forward while walking. Its strength and flexibility are important for overall foot function.


Where would you find Hallux Abducto Valgus?

Hallux Abducto Valgus, also known as a bunion, is typically found at the base joint of the big toe where the metatarsal bone meets the phalanx bone. It is characterized by a bony bump on the side of the foot and the deviation of the big toe towards the other toes.


Is your little toe lateral or distal to the big toe?

No the little toe is lateral to the big toe, and so the big toe is medial to the little toe.


What treatment did Bob Marley refuese to save his life?

Bob had melanoma in his big toe, a type of cancer. He had the cancer cut out, and they thought it had gone. However it hadn't. The doctors had advised that his toe be amputated as soon as the discovered the cancer, however as Bob is a Rasta, he refused amputation because your body shouldn't be cut and modified. If he had have had his big toe amputated, he would probably still be alive. You must realise, Rastas don't die. InI are everliving.