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phalange Definition

phal·ange (falanj′, fə lanj)

noun

phalanx (sense )

Etymology: Fr < Gr phalanges, pl. of phalanx

phalange Usage Examples

Preposition: of

toe: Hallux Valgus: This is the angle formed by the first metatarsal and the phalanges of the great toe.

Adjective modifier

  • proximal: Fragments 2 proximal phalanges heads with shafts, and 5 middle phalanges heads with shafts.
  • middle: It is characterized by pronounced shortening or absence of the middle phalanges.
  • manual: Our Kimmeridgian stegosaur material doesn't include any metacarpals, but we do have some manual phalanges and some metatarsals.

Noun used with modifier

finger: One finger phalange is stained green indicating that this individual wore a copper alloy ring when placed in the grave ( see Fig.

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