ORIGIN: Bases of the second through fourth metatarsal bones & the planter suface of the third through fifth digits. INSERTION: Lateral side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the great toe. ACTION: Adducts and assists in flexing the metatarsalphalangeal joint of the great toe.
The Romani (also spelled Romany; /ËroÊmÉni/, /ËrÉ-/), or Roma, are a traditionally nomadic ethnic group, living mostly in Europe and the Americas and originating from the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, presumably from where the states Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab exist today.
The True Origin of Roma and Sinti. Many myths have been elaborated about the origin of that mysterious people present in every western country called by different names, usually known as Gypsies, Gitanos, Cig ny, etc., whose correct ethnonym is Rom (or better Rhom) for most groups and Sinti for others.t is also known that there is no longer one people in India clearly related to the Roma. The various nomadic groups labelled 'gypsies' (with a small 'g') in India have no kinship or genetic connection to the Roma.