Phalanges are the bones that form the fingers and toes.

Phalanges are of three types

Distal phalanges

These form tips of the fingers and toes. These articulate with middle phalanges on their respective digits.

Proximal phalanges

These articulate with metacarpal heads of the hand in foot with metatarsal head.

Middle or Intermediate phalanges

These phalanges are between the distal and proximal phalanges. [Read more...]