dactylology

Meanings

• noun

  The scientific study of the shape, structure, and function of the foot in humans and other primates.

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Variants

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dactylologies , dactylology , finger spelling , finger spellings

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'dactylos' meaning finger and 'logos' meaning study.

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Trivia

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1. Dactylology is also known as podology in some countries.

2. The study of footprints is called podoscopy.

3. The human foot contains 26 bones, making it a quarter of the number of bones in the entire human body.

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1. Podiatry: A branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle.

2. Anthropology: The study of human beings and human behavior and cultures, including the study of foot structures and their evolution.

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Dactylology has been used extensively in medical fields, particularly in podiatry and orthopedics, to diagnose and treat various foot conditions. It has also been used in anthropology and archaeology to study human evolution and ancient civilizations.

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