The so-called UB meridian runs on exactly the same path as a line of facia (see anatomy trains) that streaches from the little toe up the back and neck around to attach the the forehead.

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Nineteen-year-old Rachel from Llanelli made it to the auditions despite badly stubbing her little toe and ending up on crutches.

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The extent of the delay indicated the viscosity of the fluid, and toe-pad mucus was found to be little more than one-and-a-half times as viscous as water.

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