Definition

Relating to the bones in the fingers or toes that are called phalanges.

Example

The doctor examined the phalangeal joints for any signs of injury.

Conversation

Did you know that our fingers have phalangeal bones?

Really? I never thought about it that way!

Yeah, it's interesting how many small bones we have in our hands.

For sure, it makes me appreciate our anatomy even more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phalangeal → It is formed from "phalanges" (from Greek "phalanges", meaning rows of soldiers or bones of the fingers and toes) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "phalangeal" refers to something that pertains to the phalanges, the bones in the fingers and toes.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for rows of soldiers, which connects to the bones in your fingers and toes — that's why phalangeal means related to those bones.

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