metatarsophalangeal joint
articulationes metatarsophalangeae
The metatarsophalangeal articulations are the joints between the metatarsal bones of the foot and the proximal bones of the toes . They are condyloid joints meaning an elliptical or rounded surface (of the metatarsal bones) come close to the shallow cavities (of the proximal phalanges). The ligaments are the plantar and two collateral.
| Tipo | Bone |
| Estructura principal | pes joint |
| Nombre latino | articulationes metatarsophalangeae |
| FMA ID | 35222 |
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Preguntas frecuentes
What is the metatarsophalangeal joint?
What is the Latin name for the metatarsophalangeal joint?
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Aviso médico
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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