phalanges

Noun

The word is derived from phalanx

Meaning

pl. of Phalanx.

of Phalanx

Source: Webster's dictionary

Examples

As with the fingers, the toes are also called the digits, phalanges, and phalangeal area. Source: Internet

At the ankle, the tendon divides into four that stretch across the foot to the dorsal aponeuroses of the last phalanges of the four lateral toes. Source: Internet

Between the toes, the dorsal and plantar interossei stretch from the metatarsals to the proximal phalanges of digits two to five. Source: Internet

Deep flexor muscles straighten the terminal phalanges, so the claws protrude from their sheaths, and the soft "velvety" paw becomes suddenly converted into a formidable weapon. Source: Internet

Lastly, the flexor digitorum brevis arises from underneath the calcaneus to insert its tendons on the middle phalanges of digit 2-4. Source: Internet

Flexor digitorum brevis arise inferiorly on the calcaneus and its three tendons are inserted into the middle phalanges of digits two to four (sometimes also the fifth digit). Source: Internet

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