middle phalanx of the fourth toe (right) (Phalanx media pedis)
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Anatomy
bridging the fourth toe through its limited-motion interphalangeal joint. This phalanx belongs to the fourth toe of the right foot.
Clinical notes
Fractures from dropped heavy objects heal with rest and stiff-soled protection, fully except in diabetic feet.
Related structures
Educational references
FAQ
What is the role of the middle phalanx of the fourth toe (right)?
bridging the fourth toe through its limited-motion interphalangeal joint. This phalanx belongs to the fourth toe of the right foot.
Why is the middle phalanx of the fourth toe (right) clinically important?
Fractures from dropped heavy objects heal with rest and stiff-soled protection, fully except 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