Interphalangeal joint of manus
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The interphalangeal articulations of hand are hinge-joints of the phalanges of the hand. There are two sets (except in the thumb): 'proximal interphalangeal joints' (PIP), those between the first (also called proximal) and second (intermediate) phalanges 'distal interphalangeal joints' (DIP), those between the second and third (distal) phalanges A similar group of articulations also function in the toes.
- Aliases
- Articulationes digitorum manus
- Articulationes interphalangeae manus
- Articulations of the digits
- Interphalangeal articulations of hand
- Interphalangeal joint of finger
- Interphalangeal joint of hand
- Interphalangeal joints of hand
- IP joint