distal phalanx of the big toe (left) (Phalanx distalis pedis)
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Anatomy
the tip of the big toe: carrying the nail bed, receiving the long flexor tendon and bearing the plantar tuberosity used in push-off. This phalanx belongs to the big toe of the left foot.
Clinical notes
Ingrown toenail inflames the nail margin at the great-toe tip; straight-across nail cutting prevents it.
Related structures
Educational references
FAQ
What is the role of the distal phalanx of the big toe (left)?
the tip of the big toe: carrying the nail bed, receiving the long flexor tendon and bearing the plantar tuberosity used in push-off. This phalanx belongs to the big toe of the left foot.
Why is the distal phalanx of the big toe (left) clinically important?
Ingrown toenail inflames the nail margin at the great-toe tip; straight-across nail cutting prevents it.
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