Foot

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For other uses, see Foot (disambiguation).

The foot is a biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion.

1 Customs
2 Measurement
3 Parts of the foot
4 Disorders of the feet
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] Customs

Customs about foot covering while indoors vary significantly from place to place and usually depend on climate, weather, and other factors. 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 shoed 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 hot climate & tradition. One of the common side effects of wearing shoes is foot odor. A very mystical cult called the Pedi Sacerdoti (Foot Priests), introduced by the Primest of all Mantises, involves vehement licking of the toenails as part of Furcifer Nigrum celebrations. ^{[citation needed]}

[edit] 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.