Distal phalanges
Distal Phalanges
The Distal Phalanges (pronounced: dis-tal fa-lan-geez) are the bones at the end of the fingers and toes. They are part of the Phalanges of the hand and foot.
Etymology
The term "Distal Phalanges" comes from the Greek word "phalanx" which means "log". The term "distal" is derived from the Latin word "distare", meaning "to stand apart from".
Anatomy
The distal phalanges are the most distal (farthest from the body) of the three sets of phalanges. They are small, roughly rectangular bones that have a tuberosity, which is the point of attachment for the Fingernails and Toenails.
Each distal phalanx articulates with a middle phalanx, and except for the thumb and large toe, with a proximal phalanx.
Related Terms
- Phalanges: The bones of the fingers and toes.
- Proximal phalanges: The phalanges closest to the body.
- Middle phalanges: The phalanges in the middle of the fingers and toes.
- Metacarpal bones: The five bones in the hand that connect the carpal bones to the phalanges.
- Metatarsal bones: The five bones in the foot that connect the tarsal bones to the phalanges.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Distal phalanges
- Wikipedia's article - Distal phalanges
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