Tuberosity of distal phalanx of hand
Tuberositas phalangis distalis manus
- Related terms: Tuberosity of distal phalanx
Definition
Tuberosity of distal phalanx are roughened, elevated surface of a horseshoe form on the volar surface of the distal extremity of distal phalanges which serves to support the sensitive pulp of the finger.
This definition incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy (20th U.S. edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body, published in 1918 – from http://www.bartleby.com/107/).
