Head of proximal phalanx
Caput phalangis proximalis
- Related terms: Head of proximal phalanx of the hand
Definition
The proximal phalanx (first phalanx) is composed by a proximal extremity (base), a shaft (body) and a distal extremity (head).
In horses, the distal trochlea is adaped for articulations with the proximal articular surface of the middle phalanx.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
