The origin of the proximal phalangeal segment was located on the lateral aspect of the distal end of the proximal phalanx.
The z-axis of the proximal phalangeal segment ran from the origin proximally along the long axis of the segment.
The phalangeal breadth and depth estimates were obtained by multiplying joint breadth and depth coefficients by the hand breadth.
The phalangeal length estimates were calculated by multiplying the phalangeal length coefficient by an overall hand length.
The articulations are: interphalangeal articulations between phalangeal bones, and metacarpophalangeal joints connecting the phalanges to the metacarpal bones.
You may also do a metacapral squeeze at this point to test for metacarpal phalangeal tenderness.
The forepaddle may have five or six digits, with the maximum phalangeal count being between 8 and 16.
The primary striking surface is the ridge formed by folding the fingers at the first phalangeal joint; the secondary striking surface is the palm hand.
