distal phalanx of the second toe (left) (Phalanx distalis pedis)
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Anatomy
the tip of the second toe: carrying the nail bed, receiving the long flexor tendon and bearing the plantar tuberosity used in push-off. This phalanx belongs to the second toe of the left foot.
Clinical notes
Stubbing and dropped-object crush injure the toe tip with subungual haematoma; care is doubled in diabetic feet.
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Educational references
FAQ
What is the role of the distal phalanx of the second toe (left)?
the tip of the second toe: carrying the nail bed, receiving the long flexor tendon and bearing the plantar tuberosity used in push-off. This phalanx belongs to the second toe of the left foot.
Why is the distal phalanx of the second toe (left) clinically important?
Stubbing and dropped-object crush injure the toe tip with subungual haematoma; care is doubled in diabetic feet.
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