Contents
- Name of bone
- Location/Articulation
- Muscle and ligament attachments
- Surface anatomy
- Radiography
- Physical examination
- Embryology
- Anomalies
- Injuries/Disorders
Name of bone
Distal phalanges of the hand
Location/Articulation
The distal phalanges are at the tips of the fingers, covered by a protective nail.
Figure 1. Anatomy of the hand, with distal phalanges in peach
Muscle and ligament attachments
Surface anatomy
Radiography
Physical examination
Embryology
Anomalies
Injuries/Disorders
Fracture of the distal phalanges
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Last Updated on June 27, 2024
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