A pointer toe is another name for the second toe, also known as the index toe. It's the toe located next to the big toe (hallux).
Here's a breakdown of toe names for clarity:
- Big Toe: Hallux (also called great toe, thumb toe, or first toe)
- Second Toe: Index toe, Pointer Toe
- Third Toe: Middle toe
- Fourth Toe: Ring toe, Fore toe
- Fifth Toe: Little toe, Pinky toe, Baby toe, Small toe
So, when someone refers to the "pointer toe," they are simply talking about the second toe on the foot.
