phalanges Synonyms
phalanges Meaning
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phalanges (n.)
pl. of Phalanx.
Webster
phalanges (pl.)
of Phalanx
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pl. of Phalanx., of Phalanx
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individuals, individuals,, singles,singles
The three phalanges, proximal, middle, and distal, form the framework of human fingers and toes.
The tip of the thumb has only two phalanges, the proximal and the distal.
The longest phalanx in the hand is the middle phalanx of the middle finger.
The phalanges are connected by joints called interphalangeal joints.
