Pollex vs. Hallux

Pollexnoun

The thumb; the first, or preaxial, digit of the forelimb, corresponding to the hallux in the hind limb. In birds, the pollex is the joint which bears the alula or bastard wing.

Pollexnoun

The first, or preaxial, digit of the fore limb, corresponding to the hallux in the hind limb; the thumb. In birds, the pollex is the joint which bears the bastard wing.

Pollexnoun

the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

Pollexnoun

the innermost digit of a forelimb, especially the thumb in primates.

Halluxnoun

(anatomy) The big toe.

Halluxnoun

The first, or preaxial, digit of the hind limb, corresponding to the pollux in the fore limb; the great toe; the hind toe of birds.

Halluxnoun

the first largest innermost toe