Growing evidence of the adaptive (what scientists call âplasticâ) capabilities of the older brain provide hope that people may be able to do things to sustain good brain function as they age. A variety of interacting factors, such as lifestyle, overall health, environment, and genetics also may play a role.
Body habitus, or simply habitus, is a medical term for âphysiqueâ or âbody type.â A wide range of factors can determine body type, and medical professionals often make a note of a patient's habitus on his or her chart as part of a general reference to provide information about the patient's history.
Medically, the big toe is referred to as the hallux. Hallux limitus is a progressive arthritic condition that limits the motion and function of the hallux, usually at the big-toe joint. The big-toe joint is located where the first metatarsal bone and proximal phalanx meet, or at the base where your foot and toes meet. Hallux limitus affects the dorsiflexion (upward) motion, and over time, the condition can worsen and lead to the condition hallux rigidus, or no motion of the big-toe joint at all.