The shape of the foot says a lot about character. Foot reading has been practiced in China and India for five thousand years. Asians believe that toes can tell a lot about a person's character.
Longer than the others - its owner is brilliant and creative. He does not worry in advance and searches for a solution to any problem until he finds it. There are problems with focusing attention on one thing.
The thumb is shorter than the other four - the owner is interested in self-development and is extremely ambitious. Loves to convince people to do things they would never have the courage to do.
The longer it is, the more powerful its owner is. Resourceful, inventive, dynamic - these words describe him best.
If this finger is shorter than the others, the person values life, peace and harmony. He has no problems in contacts with people, easily finds a common language and communicates willingly.
There is an interesting belief: to find out who is more important in the family - the husband or wife, you need to look at the woman’s second finger. If it is longer than the big one, then she is the “commander in chief” in the family; her opinion is one of the most important. If the second finger is shorter than the thumb (as often happens), then the husband is the main one in the family. When both of a woman's toes are the same in length, the spouses have equal rights.
The owner of a surprisingly large middle finger is an incredibly energetic person who works effectively, especially in everything related to the profession. The longer it is, the more a person focuses on achieving professional success.
A short finger means focusing on receiving pleasure, joy from life. A person likes to relax and unwind, which in the eyes of many people can be equated with laziness.
A long fourth finger indicates affection for family and friends. The owner loves to listen to others and help them, but is easily used and hurt.
A short fourth finger means that human values, such as family and friends, are not very important to the person. He is focused, rather, on satisfying his own needs and desires, and does not care too much about others.
If this is the shortest of the fingers, its owner looks like Peter Pan. Always has his head in the clouds, can be childish, but at the same time extremely sociable.
A person who can move his little finger without moving his fourth finger is impulsive, loves adventure and flirts. Anyone who does not know how to do this is a loyal, sincere and predictable person. According to psychologists, such a person is the best candidate for the role of a spouse, although the intimate sphere of relationships is not his strong point.
The fingers gradually become smaller and each of them is slightly shorter than the previous one - a practical and balanced person. He tries to finish what he started, does not flare up like a match, only to immediately lose his enthusiasm. He is a good, understanding friend who not only listens carefully, but also gives excellent advice.
People who study the influence of body features and signs on it on the fate and character of a person also pay attention to the shape of the foot.
Wide. People with wide feet cannot sit still for long. He is constantly carried somewhere, and when there is nothing to do, he feels unhappy. The big disadvantage is that he does something first and thinks later.
Long and narrow. Owners of such legs love to pamper themselves. Why bother, because others can do something (or even better, everything) for him? He likes to surround himself with beautiful objects, and often gives the impression that he despises the people around him.
There are many opinions about what your toes say. This is just one of them. Scientifically these facts are unfounded and not confirmed, but to believe it or not is, of course, up to you to decide. Read also about what white spots on nails mean.
Morton's toe is a condition (structure) of the foot in which the second toe is longer than the first (shortened first metatarsal bone of the foot relative to the second metatarsal bone). This structure occurs in approximately 10% of people and often does not cause any inconvenience, although with incorrectly selected shoes it can cause pain and calluses. This anatomical feature has a remarkable history and several useful practical implications. It affects foot stability, character and even sexual compatibility.
For most people, the structure of the toe bones is such that they are arranged in a descending order relative to the big toe. However, there are people whose second finger is longer than the first (thumb). This finger was called "Morton's finger" after the American orthopedic surgeon Dudley Joe Morton (1884-1960), who first described this phenomenon. In the specialized literature, the phenomenon is usually described as a disorder, but this is a fairly common structure, it occurs in approximately 10% of people and most often does not cause any discomfort.
The prevalence in populations varies from 3 (Swedes) to 90% (Ainu). Note that Neanderthals had a foot with Morton's toe.
The ancient Greeks and Romans considered this type of leg to be the aesthetic standard, which was reflected in sculptures. In medieval Europe, such a finger was considered an aristocratic, royal finger.
All ancient Greek sculptures that represent Greek figures clearly show this feature. And it is no coincidence that the ancient Greeks depicted her in their works. Later, the Romans, who did not master the art of sculpture, copied the works of the Greeks and, with them, also dragged the Greek foot into their art.
Therefore, the foot with Morton's toe is also called the Greek foot, as opposed to the Egyptian foot, each toe of which is shorter than the previous one. By the way, the Statue of Liberty also has a Greek foot. Many characters from the Italians Botticelli (1445-1510) and Michelangelo (1475-1564) have a second toe that is longer than the first. And also in the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci and many other artists.
Morton's finger is the result of genetic inheritance, but its severity depends on the nature and speed of puberty. Morton's finger has complex inheritance and does not follow the classical Mendelean distribution. Strict family inheritance over several generations has been described; there is an opinion that this is a recessive trait with incomplete penetrance, but I think that the real situation is more complicated.
It is believed that Morton's finger is associated with the age of closure of the long bones. This theory states that the age at which a person's long bones close their growth plates also affects the shape of their feet. And here it is necessary to formulate a general rule, a general tendency of this influence: the further the tubular bone is from the heart, the earlier and more strongly the closure of the growth zones of these bones manifests itself during human puberty. Consequently, the stronger a person’s sexual constitution, the shorter these bones. It should also be recalled that men generally mature somewhat later than women, therefore they have a higher height and slightly longer legs than women, since the growth centers of their tubular bones close later.
Human feet, just like human hands, have one feature: the thumbs have two phalanges, and the rest have three. And since they are farthest from the heart, they also have the greatest variation depending on the age of puberty of a person and, accordingly, on his sexual constitution (the length of the remaining toes also depends on the type of sexual constitution, but not to the same extent and not for everyone of people).
Morton's finger, character and marital compatibility.
According to folk observations and a number of empirical data, Morton's finger is associated with leadership qualities and the degree of sexual constitution. I repeat that these observations are not confirmed by scientific observations (but such studies have not yet been carried out). The longer the second finger, the stronger the makings of a leader in you. You are active, active and resourceful. But the desire to achieve a goal, regardless of other people, must be restrained, otherwise you will turn into an imperious tyrant.
So, there is a sign: if the second toe is longer than the first, then the lucky owner of such a foot will be the master of the family. This is a sure sign that you will be the head of the family. By the way, in India, mothers warn their sons against marrying girls whose second toe is too long, so that their little ones don’t become henpecked.
Popular wisdom advises women: “If the second finger is longer than the thumb, such a woman is very unlucky and will be a source of concern to others. If the big toe is the longest on your foot, you are subordinate to your husband. If the second one is longer than the big one, you are in charge.”
It is known that partners with different sexual constitutions do not get along well sexually, which entails many other problems. As for sexual temperament, it turns out that in people with a weak sexual constitution the big toe is the longest, in people with an average sexual constitution it is comparable to the second finger, and in people with a strong sexual constitution it is 3-10 millimeters shorter than the second toe. Of course, this is not the most important sign, but only one of many, just keep in mind that it is important to choose a partner that is suitable for you, similar to your constitution.
However, this foot structure can provoke the appearance of calluses and discomfort at the base of the second toe, associated with the distribution of body weight when walking. Also, wearing shoes whose cut does not allow for such a feature of the foot can cause curvature of the nail. Treating Morton's toe begins with choosing the right shoes. Shoes with a high and wide toe box are ideal for pain relief. It is recommended to purchase shoes half a size or even a size larger so that the second toe does not experience pressure from the toe part of the shoe.
According to a number of medical studies, your fingers can be the key to many health problems, addictions and psychological characteristics. Here are 10 personality traits and health problems that are linked to your fingers.
The length of your fingers, especially your index finger relative to your ring finger, is often associated with the risk of developing various diseases.
Last year, scientists from Britain's University of Warwick published a study claiming that men with longer index fingers were one-third less likely to develop prostate cancer . They surveyed more than 1,500 prostate cancer patients and compared their hands with 3,000 healthy men's hands. British researchers suggest that lower testosterone levels in men with long index fingers reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Take a look at your nail lunula. These crescents at the base of the nail are where new nail cells are born. They are most visible on the thumb and least visible or not at all on the little finger.
White lunulae are a good sign . If they turn purple, this indicates internal blood stagnation and may indicate that you are at risk of developing a stroke.
For those with discolored nail lunulae, it is recommended to take 1,200 mg of omega-3 fats to thin the blood. You can also try other natural remedies: drink three cups of green tea a day, consume two teaspoons of flax seeds and a little red wine.
Men whose ring finger is longer than their index finger can boast of innate talent in business. A 2009 study at the University of Cambridge in England found that men with long ring fingers earned 10 times more money in London's financial district than those with short ring fingers.
The researchers highlighted that long ring fingers usually indicate that they were exposed to more of the male hormone androgen in the womb, which is associated with increased aggressiveness.
Now pay attention to your fingertips, which can indicate how deeply you can feel other people's pain.
Scientists from England and the Netherlands have suggested that the length of your index finger relative to your ring finger indicates how deeply you can read emotions in others.
This connection is based on what levels of testosterone you were exposed to while you were still in the womb. For example, women usually have longer ring fingers, while men usually have longer index fingers .
During the study, 16 participants who received an additional dose of testosterone were less able to judge mood from facial expressions.
But American doctors refute this theory, arguing that the ability to empathize does not mean the ability to identify someone's feelings, but more to do with the ability to put oneself in someone else's shoes, understanding the feelings, motives and situation of another person.
Spoon-shaped nails or flat toenails may mean you are lacking certain B vitamins.
Loose toenails may indicate that you are not getting enough vitamin C.
And small white spots on your toenails may indicate that your body does not have enough zinc .
Heart problems
If you have bulges, spider veins, or purple veins on your arms and legs, this is a warning sign that something is wrong with your heart or that you have poor circulation.
If your fingernails and toenails are flaking and cracking, it may be a sign that you have anemia , even if tests don't indicate that you have anemia.
Anemia can lead to insufficient nutrition of external organs, causing dry hair, skin and nails. It can also lead to a weaker heart, low blood pressure and fatigue.
Breathing problems
People with bulbous or rounded fingers sometimes suffer from emphysema or lung cancer.
With this disease, stale air becomes trapped in the lungs, reducing the flow of healthy oxygen to the extremities. Over time, this can cause the fingernails to curl downward and the fingertips to become convex.
Again, pay attention to your ring finger. According to a study conducted by scientists from the British University of Southampton , men whose ring finger is longer than their index finger seem to run faster. Researchers studied 241 teenage boys who participated in sports competitions in Qatar. The finger lengths of each runner were measured, and the boys themselves ran a 50-meter sprint.
The reason for the higher speed in boys with long ring fingers is high testosterone levels.
People whose index finger is shorter than their ring finger are also at increased risk of developing osteoarthritis.
Scientists from the University of Nottingham looked at the hand structure of more than 2,000 people and found that those with a shorter index finger were twice as likely to suffer from the most common form of arthritis.
This may be related to hormone levels, including estrogen levels.
Many doctors say this is more myth than science, but for centuries it has been said that if your second toe is longer than your big toe, you will be the head of the family because you have natural leadership abilities.
Scientifically, this feature is called " Morton's toe " and all that doctors have been able to find out about this structure of the foot is that it can lead to excessive pressure on the second toe in the ankle joint. As for your potential as the head of the family, no evidence of this has yet been found.
When people have a second toe longer than their big toe, they experience a lot of discomfort when walking. Some owners of this foot shape wonder what this means and whether this condition can be corrected.
Anatomical position of Morton's finger
When a person's index toe is longer than the first (big) toe, the toe condition is called Morton's toe. This means that 1st metatarsal bone of the foot is shorter than 2nd.
Medical literature deciphers this condition as a pathology that occurs quite often among society. People experience virtually no discomfort from the fact that the second toe protrudes significantly, except for the occurrence of calluses on it, discomfort when wearing closed shoes, and occasionally pain. This is due to the characteristics of weight distribution. Also, discomfort when wearing closed shoes can lead to curvature of the nail plate.
In ancient Greece, sculptures were made based on the fact that the second finger is larger than the first. Gradually, after numerous sculptures of people with similar feet, the concept of a Greek foot appeared. Then, after the Greeks, the ancient Romans also began making sculptures of people on whose feet the big toe is smaller than the index and even the middle toe. And all because previously people with such feet were considered close to God. Even the well-known Statue of Liberty has index fingers that are slightly larger than her thumbs. Astrologers at that time believed that such people were blessed with a domineering character from the planet Jupiter.
Genetic and medical indicators
And, despite the fact that some people believe that this foot speaks of a powerful character and fortitude, the inconvenience may still bother people more. Thus, orthopedists note that Morton’s finger symbolizes the presence of flat feet. Even an ordinary person can check this. It is enough to paint your foot with gouache and leave an imprint on a piece of paper. After this, you need to find the center point on the heel and also mark the center of the ball of the middle toe. Then you need to draw a straight line connecting these points. If it crosses the arched contours of the foot, then there is no flatfoot. But most often, for those with Morton's finger, the line does not intersect anything. Therefore, if such a feature is present, treatment for flat feet is often prescribed.
Wearing open-toed shoes (especially heels) usually causes calluses to form on Morton's toe or the nail to become bent. Therefore, such people need to wear shoes that are at least half a size larger than necessary. This avoids unnecessary pressure on the foot and nail deformation.
Women who prefer to wear narrow high-heeled shoes may be considered at risk. As a result, the foot is compressed and the bones are displaced. Overweight people are more susceptible to this condition. As a result, a pain syndrome develops that is comparable only to the pain of metatarsalgia.
The art of “reading” feet, which is practiced in China and India, is more than five thousand years old. Its main postulate is that there are many reflex zones on our feet (more than 60 of them), interconnected with internal organs. But Jane Sheehan, author of The Foot Reading Guide, argues that the appearance of your feet can be used to judge not only your health, but also your character and style of building relationships. The toes deserve special attention.
Who said that there is no truth in the legs? Yes, if you take a closer look at your fingers
If the thumb is much longer than the other fingers, this man is, firstly, smart, and secondly, he also has creative abilities. He knows how to think outside the box, come up with non-standard solutions to problems, look at things from different points of view, and extremely rarely reaches into his pocket for words. Its weakness is its potential problems with concentrating on one thing. In addition, sometimes he is simply unable to imagine how the project he started might end.
If the thumb is very small, then this type does not try to solve problems in splendid isolation and is a master at delegating responsibilities. He is charming and often uses his charm to get others to buy into his ideas.
The longer the second finger, the more leadership qualities a man has. He is dynamic, inventive and passionate. However, his desire to achieve his goal at any cost is sometimes dangerous not only for himself. Indian wisdom says that wise women forbade their sons to marry girls with long second fingers, considering them too domineering.
If the second finger is smaller than the thumb, this does not mean at all that a person is wasting his time on trifles, he simply knows how to wait, appreciates harmony and would prefer to sit on the shore while the river itself brings the corpse of his enemy on the waves, instead of actively taking revenge.
The Chinese associate energy, drive and willpower with it. If it is longer than the others, most likely this means that this is an incredibly energetic, resourceful and enterprising type, an irreplaceable employee. The general trend is this: the longer the third finger, the greater the person’s desire to make a career. Among those with long middle fingers, there are a lot of perfectionists - workaholics who tend to burn out at work, forgetting about love and family ties.
If the third finger is very short, then in front of you is a pleasure-lover, a gourmet and a sybarite who really does not like to exert himself. If you dare to accuse him of laziness, then in response you will most likely hear the saying that life is too short to waste it on unpleasant things.
A long, straight fourth finger indicates that for its owner, relatives will always come first. Here is an excellent listener, a person who gets along well with children. As a rule, it is extremely difficult for him to separate himself, his personality from the family “we”; he will forever remain part of the clan. He has a kind, vulnerable soul... If this finger is crooked, then, most likely, its owner is used to carrying the burden of responsibility alone.
A short fourth finger means that this man has other priorities than family and relationships within it.
If in all previous cases we were talking about fingers of “outstanding” length, then with the little fingers the opposite is true. The smaller the little finger, the less desire to take responsibility its owner demonstrates. This “Peter Pan” has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, it’s always fun to be with him, but... he is unlikely to mature to such an extent that he begins to think not only about himself. And, most likely, he will remain a mother’s boy until his old age.
Be careful if your boyfriend can move his little toe (separate from all other toes)! He is definitely a sweetheart - so unpredictable, flirtatious and impulsive. But at the same time, he is completely unfamiliar with the concepts of “obligations”, “interests of other people”, “joint budget”, etc. - this poser will always put his interests first, living with him is like setting off fireworks on a powder keg.
If your toes look harmonious - and each toe is slightly longer than the previous one, you have a precise, practical man who likes to put everything in order and is not inclined to abandon the work he has started halfway. He is a good friend and loyal comrade, although he is too picky and, from time to time, picky beyond measure.
Anatomical position of Morton's finger
Most people have this descending toe arrangement, however, about 10% of people have such a foot that the index finger is larger than the rest. This condition was first described by the American orthopedist, surgeon D.D. Morton.
Medical literature deciphers this condition as a pathology that occurs quite often among society. People experience virtually no discomfort from the fact that the second toe protrudes significantly, except for the occurrence of calluses on it, discomfort when wearing closed shoes, and occasionally pain. This is due to the characteristics of weight distribution. Also, discomfort when wearing closed shoes can lead to curvature of the nail plate.
This condition should not be confused with neuroma T.D. Morton (orthopedist, namesake of D.D. Morton). With neuroma of the feet, the middle and ring fingers suffer from pain. But most of all the pain is localized between them.
According to popular scientific historical explanations, the big toe was previously smaller than the index toe of Neanderthals. Europeans in the Middle Ages believed that if the index finger was larger than the first, this indicated the aristocratic character of its owner.
Italian artists like Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and others also preferred to depict some people with similar feet. Moreover, sometimes the index fingers depicted were much longer than the thumb.
The Egyptian foot is completely different from the Greek foot. The opposite is that she does not have a Morton's finger and all fingers are arranged in descending order.
Multiple empirical data indicate that people with such feet had a special domineering character. Moreover, both men and women possessed these qualities. So in India, mothers were not allowed to marry their sons with owners of such feet, in order to avoid being controlled by a woman. In other countries, it was believed that if both partners had Morton's toe, it would be very difficult for the couple to get along.
Genetic and medical indicators
According to many genetic data, Morton's finger is hereditary. Moreover, inheritance should be for several generations. Doctors believe that this foot shape is a recessive symptom, the penetrance of which is incomplete.
Other doctors believe that the age of closure of the growth zones of tubular bones provokes the development of Morton's toe and deforms the foot. This especially happens during puberty. In men it occurs much later than in women, which is why they are often taller and have longer legs. This is due to the fact that female tubular bones undergo closure much earlier.
If the joint of the index finger of the right hand hurts, treatment should be started immediately. To do this, it is necessary to establish the cause of the pain. For example, inflammation of joint tissues often occurs due to the development of polyosteoarthrosis.
A larger percentage of patients are over 40 years of age (mostly women). In the case of this disease, the main discomfort comes from pain in the index finger.
Very often, discomfort in the index finger of the right or left hand is accompanied by other unpleasant sensations:
Lack of timely treatment can lead to narrowing of the channels of the arteries of the arms, which leads to impaired blood flow. The intensity of pain increases with little load on the index finger. The pulse rate slows down in the area of the radial artery.
Unpleasant symptoms can appear at any age, more often after 35 years. At a young age, joint pain is rarely bothered. An exacerbation may occur during pregnancy, the cause is hormonal imbalance. Typically, the source of pain is located on the side of the index finger of the right or left hand.
The intensity of the pain increases at night. A person wakes up and intuitively begins to shake his hand, which hurts.
Sometimes discomfort manifests itself while working at the computer, at first the finger becomes a little numb, then pain appears. Unpleasant sensations spread from the tip and pad throughout the entire area.
Hypothermia and physical activity can aggravate the process of inflammation in the joint.
Unfortunately, pain in the index finger is not given due importance. Therefore, the disease causing this symptom is rarely diagnosed at an early stage. A visit to the doctor usually occurs when the symptoms worsen.
At first glance, they try to remove this symptom, which is insignificant but quite unpleasant, on their own (by rubbing it, heating it). You can't do this. First of all, it is necessary to correctly establish the cause so as not to cause more harm to the body.
Pain in the joint of the index finger can signal the development of the disease:
Complications can be caused by:
The chronic form of the disease can provoke inflammation of the wrist and metacarpophalangeal joint. The inflammation process generally occurs symmetrically on both limbs. Sometimes large joints are affected. The intensity of painful sensations increases in the dark. Sometimes the temperature level at the site of the lesion rises, general chills. The disease often provokes a deterioration in health.
Women are more susceptible to the disease:
Pain can be a symptom of other complex diseases. You cannot ignore the body’s signals; you need to immediately contact a specialist and undergo a course of examination. Joint damage can be a consequence of nervous ailments and pathologies of the cardiovascular system.
The pain originates in the tip of the finger, then the following sensations may occur:
If you ignore these symptoms and do not start timely treatment of cardiovascular diseases, this can lead to serious consequences (paresis or impaired motor functions).
Less commonly, the disease is of a vibrational nature. This is inherent in people working on mechanized devices.
There are 4 stages of the disease:
With vasomotor disorders, pain occurs that is of the nature of attacks, numbness, and paresthesia. The skin of the fingers turns pale, the level of sensitivity decreases.
Ulnar nerve neuropathy can cause discomfort in the index finger. The cause of the disease is often trauma.
Motor function is impaired, and the chronic course of the disease can lead to muscle atrophy.
A very severe pathology is panaritium, an inflammatory process of tissues. The cause of the pathology can be an infection, for example, hygiene was not observed when removing a hangnail, or the nail plate was damaged. In this case, the patient experiences severe pain.
You cannot treat the symptom, you must remove the source of the problem. Only a doctor can make a diagnosis and determine a course of therapy based on a medical history and additional research. Some diseases can be effectively treated with folk remedies. In this case, you will also need prior consultation with a qualified specialist.
It is necessary to carefully understand the unpleasant symptoms and only then can you choose an effective treatment method.
Preventive measures include:
Of course, preventive measures do not guarantee complete protection, but they can significantly reduce the risk of pathology.