interphalangeal joint

inter-phalangeal joint

A joint that connects one phalanx to another along a proximodistal axis.

Type Joint
Parent Structure autopod joint
Latin Name inter-phalangeal joint
FMA ID 42765

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the interphalangeal joint?
A joint that connects one phalanx to another along a proximodistal axis.
What is the Latin name for the interphalangeal joint?
The Latin name for the interphalangeal joint is inter-phalangeal joint.

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