Glossary
Proximal
Relating to, or located towards, the centre of the main body.
Digits
The distal parts of a limb, such as fingers or toes.
These are named and identified by Roman numerals.
In a pentadactyl (five-fingered or five-toed) arrangement, the most medial digit, if present, is I (e.g. the human thumb) and the most lateral is V (e.g. the human little finger).
These are named and identified by Roman numerals.
In a pentadactyl (five-fingered or five-toed) arrangement, the most medial digit, if present, is I (e.g. the human thumb) and the most lateral is V (e.g. the human little finger).
Metacarpals
The bones of the metacarpus, between the carpus (wrist) and the phalanges (fingers).
Metatarsals
The bones of the metatarsus, between the tarsus (ankle) and the phalanges (toes).
Intermediate Phalanges
Bones between the proximal phalanges and the distal phalanges.
Distal Phalanges
Distal bones of the digits.
Articulate with the intermediate phalanges.
Articulate with the intermediate phalanges.
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Proximal Phalanges
The proximal bones of the digits. These articulate with the metacarpals or metatarsals and the intermediate phalanges.
Proximal phalanx (sing.)
Cf. intermediate phalanges, distal phalanges.
Proximal Phalanges of Domestic Cat Forefoot