middle phalanx of the ring finger (right) (Phalanx media quinta)
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Anatomy
bridging the ring finger between its neighbours: the base carries two condyles for the proximal interphalangeal joint, and the flattened shaft takes the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon. This phalanx belongs to the ring finger of the right hand.
Clinical notes
Forced-flexion fracture may entangle the superficialis tendon and lock the interphalangeal joint, needing fixation in a functional position.
Related structures
Educational references
FAQ
What is the role of the middle phalanx of the ring finger (right)?
bridging the ring finger between its neighbours: the base carries two condyles for the proximal interphalangeal joint, and the flattened shaft takes the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon. This phalanx belongs to the ring finger of the right hand.
Why is the middle phalanx of the ring finger (right) clinically important?
Forced-flexion fracture may entangle the superficialis tendon and lock the interphalangeal joint, needing fixation in a functional position.
Source & license
Derived from Z-Anatomy (Gauthier Kervyn et al.), CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/); upstream geometry from BodyParts3D, © The Database Center for Life Science. license details