phalangeal

[ fuh-lan-jee-uhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or relating to a phalanx.
Anatomy, Zoology. of or relating to a phalanx or the phalanges. phalanges. phalanx.

phalangeal

/ fəˈlændʒɪəl /

1825–35; < New Latin phalange ( us ) + -al ¹

Mechanically, it acts as a stay when the animal is standing by maintaining the metacarpo-phalangeal angle.

Above, it is in connection with the synovial membrane of the pedal articulation and that of the metacarpo-phalangeal sheath.

At the Fetlock numerous branches to the metacarpo-phalangeal articulation, the sesamoid sheath, and the tendons.

Often, almost insignificant injuries cause phalangeal fractures.

Frequently similar sesamoid bones occur also on the dorsal side of the phalangeal articulations.

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