Interphalangeal joint of manus
System
Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT
303280009
Interphalangeal joint of manus
Definition
The interphalangeal articulations of hand are hinge-joints of the phalanges of the hand. There are two sets (except in the thumb): 'proximal interphalangeal joints' (PIP), those between the first (also called proximal) and second (intermediate) phalanges 'distal interphalangeal joints' (DIP), those between the second and third (distal) phalanges A similar group of articulations also function in the toes.
Also known as articulationes digitorum manus, articulationes interphalangeae manus, interphalangeal joint of hand — per UBERON
The Interphalangeal joint of manus is a part of the Musculoskeletal.