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