Abnormal foot morphology Forefoot abduction 2025-10-30T09:46:20Z Outward deviation or turning of the front part of the foot away from the body's midline. An anteroposterior foot x-ray shows increased Simmon angle (angle between the talus and first metatarsal, normal is 7 degrees plus/minus 4 to 5 degrees) or increased talonavicular uncoverage of over 30 to 40 percent. A common clinical observation is the too many toes sign; when viewed from behind, more than two toes will flare out laterally due to the valgus alignment of the foot.