phalanx

phalanx definition - medical

pha·lanx (fāˈlăngksˌ, fălˈăngksˌ)

noun pl. pha·lanx·es or pha·lan·ges (fə-lănˈjēz, fā-)
Any of the long bones of the fingers or toes, numbering 14 for each hand or foot: two for the thumb or big toe, and three each for the other four digits.

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