Corpus: Distal interphalangeal joint
Natascha van den Höfel
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Dr. Frank Antwerpes
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Definition
The distal interphalangeal joint, abbreviated as DIP or DIJ, is the joint between the middle phalanx (Phalanx media) and the distal phalanx (Phalanx distalis) of a finger or toe.
Anatomy
The distal interphalangeal joints are hinge joints stabilized by tight collateral ligaments. They allow one degree of freedom, enabling extension and flexion.
Clinic
The distal interphalangeal joints are affected in the context of Heberden's arthritis.
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