Proximal phalanx
Proximal Phalanx
The Proximal Phalanx (pronounced: prok-si-muhl fa-lanx) is a term used in Anatomy to describe the bone in the finger or toe that is closest to the metacarpus in the hand, or metatarsus in the foot.
Etymology
The term 'Proximal Phalanx' is derived from the Latin word 'proximus' meaning 'nearest' and the Greek word 'phalanx' meaning 'log'. This is in reference to the bone's position being the nearest to the hand or foot and its log-like shape.
Related Terms
- Distal Phalanx: The bone at the tip of the finger or toe.
- Middle Phalanx: The bone in the middle of the finger or toe, between the proximal and distal phalanges.
- Phalanges: The collective term for all the bones in the fingers and toes.
- Metacarpus: The intermediate part of the hand skeleton that is located between the phalanges and the carpus which forms the connection between the hand and forearm.
- Metatarsus: The intermediate part of the foot skeleton that is located between the phalanges and the tarsus which forms the connection between the foot and leg.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Proximal phalanx
- Wikipedia's article - Proximal phalanx
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