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.
Roma and âGypsiesâ Definitions and Groups. The term âGypsyâ is commonly used as designation for the people whose correct ethnic name is Roma. However, the same word is employed also to indicate different non-Roma groups whose lifestyle is apparently similar; like some âTravellersâ and other itinerant people.thnic Groups Domari The Domari people are often referred to as the â³Middle Eastern Romaâ³. However, they are a different people. There is no contact between Roma and Domari, and actually, they are not considered in the statistics of estimative Romany world population.