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Proximal Phalanx

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Updated: May 15, 2008

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Foot with the proximal phalanges outlined and labeled.

Photo © Terence Vanderheiden, D.P.M.
Definition: The proximal phalanx is the closest phalange to the metatarsal bones. The "phalanges" are the bones in the toes. There are two phalanges in the big toe (hallux) and three phalanges in toes 2-5.
Also Known As: proximal phalange
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