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Proximal Phalanges of the Foot

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Last updated: May 5th, 2025
Proximal Phalanges of the Foot
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The proximal phalanges of the foot are some of the small bones that make up the skeleton of the toes. Each smaller toe has three phalanges (the big toe has two). The phalange nearest the body of the foot is called the proximal phalange.