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Webster 1913 Edition


Heteropelmous

Hetˊer-o-pel′mous

,
Adj.
[
Hetero-
+ Gr. [GREEK] the sole of the foot.]
(Anat.)
Having each of the two flexor tendons of the toes bifid, the branches of one going to the first and second toes; those of the other, to the third and fourth toes. See Illust. in Append.

Definition 2024


heteropelmous

heteropelmous

English

Adjective

heteropelmous (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Having each of the two flexor tendons of the toes bifid, the branches of one going to the first and second toes; those of the other, to the third and fourth toes.