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distal interphalangeal joint

coffin joint /

Definition

A saddle joint between the distal phalanx (coffin bone) and the middle phalanx (short pastern bone).

Translations :

articulation interphalangienne distale , f

Articulation en charnière imparfaite entre la phalange moyenne, la phalange distale et l'os naviculaire

(diarthrose condylaire imparfaite).

Hufgelenk , n

Sattelgelenk zwischen Kronbein und Hufbein/Strahlbein.

articolazione triangolo-corono-navicolare , f
articulación interfalángica distal , f
articulació interfalàngica distal , f
hoefgewricht , n
hovled
hovled
kloub kopytní , m
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Anatomical spicimen on the distal interphalangeal or coffin joint

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Distal interphalangeal joint without arthritis.

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Distal interphalangeal joint with arthritis.

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