Toe Anatomy Joints

Each toe has 3 phalanges proximal middle and distal except the big toe that consist of 2 phalanges proximal and distal. Metatarsophalangeal joints mtp are the joints between the heads of metatarsals.

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Metatarsophalangeal joint mcp the joint at the base of the toe.

Toe anatomy joints. Interphalangeal joints are between the phalanges of the. The largest of the two is the metatarsophalangeal joint mtp where the first long bone of the foot metatarsal meets the first bone of the toe phalanx. The foot contains 26 bones 33 joints and over 100 tendons muscles and ligaments.

Except for the big toe each of the toes has three joints which include. Distal phalangeal joint dp the joint closest to the tip of the toe. A bony prominence next to the base of the big toe that may cause the big toe to turn inward.

This may sound like overkill for a flat structure that supports your weight but you may not realize how much work your foot does. Between the proximal phalanges and the metatarsal bone is the metatarsophalangeal joints. Joints of the foot the intertarsal joints are between the tarsal bones.

Proximal interphalangeal joint pip the joint in the middle of the toe. Tarsometatarsal joints are the articulations between the tarsals and metatarsals. Joints in the feet ankle and toes may be affected by rheumatoid arthritis.

The joint is surrounded by important structures that hold it in place and prevent it from dislocating. In turf toe the mtp joint is injured. Anatomy the big toe is made up of two joints.

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