proximal phalanx of the big toe (left) (Phalanx proximalis pedis)
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Anatomy
the longest phalanx of the big toe: its base receives the corresponding metatarsal head and its head articulates with the distal phalanx. This phalanx belongs to the big toe of the left foot.
Clinical notes
Turf-toe sprain from forced extension strains the ligaments around the great-toe base and sidelines runners for weeks.
Related structures
Educational references
FAQ
What is the role of the proximal phalanx of the big toe (left)?
the longest phalanx of the big toe: its base receives the corresponding metatarsal head and its head articulates with the distal phalanx. This phalanx belongs to the big toe of the left foot.
Why is the proximal phalanx of the big toe (left) clinically important?
Turf-toe sprain from forced extension strains the ligaments around the great-toe base and sidelines runners for weeks.
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