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Record 1 2004-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

Any of the bones of the fingers or toes.

OBS

The plural of "phalanx" is "phalanges".

Key term(s)
  • phalanges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Chacun des petits os qui constituent le squelette des doigts et des orteils et qui sont au nombre de deux dans le pouce et le gros orteil, de trois dans les quatre autres doigts et orteils.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Huesos y articulaciones
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