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distal phalanx of digit 3

3rd digit distal phalanx

A distal phalanx that is part of a digit 3. In odd-toes ungulates (Perissodactyla e.g. horses) this is called the coffin bone. In even-toed ungulates (Artiodactyla e.g cattle) this is associated with the medial claw.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure distal phalanx
Latin Name 3rd digit distal phalanx

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distal phalanx of digit 3?

A distal phalanx that is part of a digit 3. In odd-toes ungulates (Perissodactyla e.g. horses) this is called the coffin bone. In even-toed ungulates (Artiodactyla e.g cattle) this is associated with the medial claw.

What is the Latin name for the distal phalanx of digit 3?

The Latin name for the distal phalanx of digit 3 is 3rd digit distal phalanx.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0014485 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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