cut/loop limits help

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is there a way to get blender to cutor add an edge at a specific spot???
subdivide is a definate no and Ctrl-R works but i dont want it to loop.
the edge i highlited is the one i want but i dont want to extend it around the model, as seen from under the foot.:confused:

thanks

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Convert to triangles where you want the loopcut to stop.