does a plantarflexed 1st ray contribute towards FHL?

Hi all, student here, just wondering… does a plantarflexed 1st ray increase the likelihood of functional hallux limitus? my thinking is: if the metatarsal is already further through its available range of plantarflexion, then there is less metatarsal plantarflexion available to allow for adequate hallux dorsiflexion :confused: is this plausible

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does a plantarflexed 1st ray contribute towards FHL?

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