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.
Romana has its origins in the Latin language. It is used largely in Czech, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, and Slavic. The meaning of Romana is 'woman from Rome'. It is derived from the word romanus which is of the meaning 'citizen of Rome'. From the Roman nickname. In addition, Romana is a form of the English, Italian, and Romanian Roma. Romana is the feminine equivalent of the Albanian, Czech, German, Polish, Romanian, Russian, and Slavic Roman.