phalanges Synonyms
phalanges Meaning
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phalanges (n.)
pl. of Phalanx.
Webster
phalanges (pl.)
of Phalanx
phalanges Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Fractures of the phalanges are common injuries due to trauma or overuse.
- Arthritis can affect the phalanges, causing pain and stiffness.
- Surgeons sometimes perform arthrodesis, a procedure to fuse the phalanges together to relieve pain.
- The study of the phalanges is known as phalangology.
- Some animals, such as cats, have retractable claws on their phalanges.
- The phalanges play a crucial role in our ability to grasp, manipulate objects, and perform fine motor tasks.
FAQs About the word phalanges
pl. of Phalanx., of Phalanx
groupings,groups, bunches, bands, brigades, platoons, batteries, lots, clusters, teams
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.
