phalangeal

/fuh-lan-jee-uhl/US // fəˈlæn dʒi əl //UK // (fəˈlændʒɪəl) //

指关节,指状肢,指骨节,指骨关节

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective

1
- : of or relating to a phalanx.
- : Anatomy, Zoology. of or relating to a phalanx or the phalanges.

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.