Intermediate phalanges of the foot

Contents

• Name of bone
• Location/Articulation
• Muscle and ligament attachments
• Surface anatomy
• Radiography
• Physical examination
• Embryology
• Anomalies
• Injuries/Disorders

Name of bone

Intermediate phalanges of foot

Location/Articulation

The intermediate phalanges of the foot lie between the proximal and distal phalanges, similar to the intermediate phalanges of the hand. They are remarkably small and short, although broader than the proximal phalanges. They articulate with the proximal and distal phalanges.

Figure 1. AP view of the intermediate phalanges of the foot.

Figure 2. Medial view of the foot. Note that the big toe has only two bones; therefore, it does not have an intermediate phalanx.

Figure 3. Lateral view of the intermediate phalanges.

Muscle and ligament attachments

Surface anatomy

Radiography

Physical examination

Embryology

Anomalies

Injuries/Disorders

Attachments:

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