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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.

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Type Bone
Structure parente pes joint
Nom latin articulationes metatarsophalangeae
FMA ID 35222

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the metatarsophalangeal joint?

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 ligament

What is the Latin name for the metatarsophalangeal joint?

The Latin name for the metatarsophalangeal joint is articulationes metatarsophalangeae.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:35222 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0003696 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q184490 Structured knowledge base cross-reference

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.