It has a separate set of control muscles and tendon insertions than the rest of the toes. It’s the only toe that is made up of 2 bones as opposed to 3. It’s the biggest and strongest toe. Its length is usually comparable to one’s thumb. This is one of the most commonly injured and abused toes – stubbed toe and bunions. It is usually the longest toe except in Morton’s Foot (toe), where the 2nd MTP is longer. The large toe is only 5 times larger than the small toe, yet it carri

“I hardly use my toes, why should I strengthen them?” stated the dimwitted big-biceped gym rat.  It may seem insignificant but the inability to control the stability of the foot and toes has paramount implications on the entire body.  As you step down your foot is the first part of your anatomy that has to overcome all ground forces.  Depending on how your foot falls it will negatively or positively affect the integrity of your knee joints, lumbopelvic hip stability and the r