Distal phalanx of manus

System Musculoskeletal

Distal phalanx of manus

Definition

This is typically proximally connected to the middle phalanx of manus, except in some cases such as the manual digit 1 (thumb) of many mammals such as humans, where it connects to the proximal phalanx. It always connects to some phalanx, by definition

Also known as distal manual phalanx, distal phalanx of finger, distal phalanx of hand, distal phalanx of manual digit, hand distal phalanx, phalanx distalis manus, terminal phalanx of hand, ungual phalanx of hand — per UBERON

The Distal phalanx of manus is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

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