proximal phalanx of the fourth toe (right) (Phalanx proximalis pedis)
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Anatomy
the longest phalanx of the fourth toe: its base receives the corresponding metatarsal head and its head articulates with the distal phalanx. This phalanx belongs to the fourth toe of the right foot.
Clinical notes
A sprain of its metatarsophalangeal joint from stubbing strains the base ligaments and hampers push-off; turf toe is its great-toe counterpart.
Related structures
Educational references
FAQ
What is the role of the proximal phalanx of the fourth toe (right)?
the longest phalanx of the fourth toe: its base receives the corresponding metatarsal head and its head articulates with the distal phalanx. This phalanx belongs to the fourth toe of the right foot.
Why is the proximal phalanx of the fourth toe (right) clinically important?
A sprain of its metatarsophalangeal joint from stubbing strains the base ligaments and hampers push-off; turf toe is its great-toe counterpart.
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