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 Phalanx
Bone between proximal phalanges and distal phalanges.
Distal Phalanges
Distal bones of the digits.
Articulate with the intermediate phalanges.
Articulate with the intermediate phalanges.
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Proximal Phalanx
The proximal bone of digits.
Articulates with metacarpals or metatarsals and intermediate phalanges.
Proximal phalanges (pl.)
Cf. intermediate phalanx, distal phalanx.
Proximal Phalanges of Domestic Cat Forefoot