Phalanges (feet)

Question 1

How would you identify the phalanges

Answer 1

They share a basic design to hand phalanges so can be mistaken. They are short more cartoon bone shape than triangular hand phalanges

Question 2

How many type of phalanges are there

Answer 2

3

Question 3

What are the three types of phalanges

Answer 3

Proximal, Intermediate and Distal

Question 4

What are the proximal phalanges

Answer 4

These have single concave proximal facets, these are larger than the others

Question 5

What are the intermediate phalanges

Answer 5

These have a double proximal articular facet and have a trochlea shaped distal facet, these ones are ‘stunted’

Question 6

What are the distal phalanges

Answer 6

These have a double proximal articular facet but the tip of the bone is a non-articular pad. These are very small and stubby compared to the hand ones

Question 7

How many phalanges are there

Answer 7

14, the big toe only has two