articulatio phalangea

Synonym Articulatio phalangea; Definition The finger joint forms the articulated connection between the individual bony phalanges. It connects proximally (close to the body) the phalanges with the metacarpal bone, distally (far from the body) the individual phalanges with each other. A distinction is made between the metacarpophalangeal joint, the metacarpophalangeal joint and the distal joint. … Finger Joint

Movement The movements of the fingers are performed by different muscles. The forearm muscles are responsible for powerful movements, while the short hand muscles are responsible for fine motor movements. Pain in the finger joints during pregnancy Pain in the fingers during pregnancy is often caused by a temporary carpal tunnel syndrome. This does not … Movement | Finger Joint