What does "Proximal phalanx head" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
The "proximal phalanx head" is a term used in medicine to describe a specific part of a finger or toe. Each finger and toe has three small bones, except the thumb and big toe which have two. The "proximal phalanx" is the bone that is closest to the hand or foot. The "head" of the proximal phalanx is the end of this bone that is farthest from the hand or foot.
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