BoneLong bone
Distal phalanx of the third toe
Phalanx distalis sinistra
- Location:
- Foot — digits
- Paired structure: one on the left and one on the right side of the body.
Function
The toe tip's nub — anchoring the nail plate and toe pulp for ground sensation.
Landmarks
- Base
- Shaft
- Tuft
Articulations (joints)
- Middle phalanx of the third toe
- Tendinous attachments only (tuft)
Clinical relevance
Subungual haematomas and distal tuft fractures accompany dropped weights; drainage relieves throbbing pain.
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