Phalanges of the hands

Changed by Yuranga Weerakkody, 2 Dec 2015

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The phalanges (single: phalanx)are the tubular bones of the fingers and thumb.

Gross anatomy

Osteology

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Articulations

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Attachments
Musculotendinous

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Ligamentous
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Relations

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Blood supply

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Variant anatomy

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Radiographic features

Plain film

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Development

Ossification

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Related investigations

Plain film

The phalanges may be visualised on a number of series of the distal upper limb including:

Cross-sectional imaging
  • CT hand
  • MRI finger
  • MRI thumb

Related pathology

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  • -<li><a title="Thumb series radiographs" href="/articles/thumb-series-radiographs">thumb radiograph</a></li>
  • +<li><a href="/articles/thumb-series-radiographs">thumb radiograph</a></li>

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