..Starting node ..Cone-shaped epiphysis of the distal phalanx of the 5th finger (HP:0004222)
Term ID:
4222
Name:
Cone-shaped epiphysis of the distal phalanx of the 5th finger
Synonym:
Cone-shaped end part of the outermost little finger bone; Cone-shaped end part of the outermost pinkie finger bone; Cone-shaped end part of the outermost pinky finger bone; Cone-shaped epiphysis of the distal phalanx of the little finger
Definition:
A cone-shaped appearance of the epiphysis of the distal phalanx of the little finger of the hand, producing a 'ball-in-a-socket' appearance. This epiphysis is located at the proximal end of the phalanx and is normally nearly flat. The related entity 'angel-shaped' epiphysis refers to a pronounced cone-shaped epiphysis in combination with a pseudoepiphysis at the distal end of the phalanx.