Foot
The foot is a biological structure found in many
animals that is used for locomotion.
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The
foot is a biological structure found in many
animals that is used for locomotion.
Customs
Customs about foot covering while indoors vary significantly from place to place. For example, in much of
Europe and
Canada, and in many homes in
New Zealand and
Australia, it is customary to remove one's shoes or boots when entering a home, while in the
United States this is rare in most parts of the country. In
Japan, the custom is so widespread that floors are often made of materials that are too soft to survive being walked on by shod feet. In some cultures, bare feet may be considered unsightly or offensive. In
Arab countries and in
Thailand, it is considered extremely offensive to show someone the sole of your foot, although the practice of not wearing shoes is common, due to various reasons including poverty and religion.
One of the common side effects of wearing shoes is foot odor.
Measurement
The foot provides a convenient way to measure short distances on the ground, by placing one foot directly in front of the other; this led to the adoption of the
foot as a unit of length.
Parts of the foot
Parts of the foot
Disorders of the feet
See also
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