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 Small Distal Interphalangeal Joint

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Bones:

  • Small Distal Phalanx
  • Small Middle Phalanx
Ligaments:

Range of motion

Movement

Flexion

Flexor Digitorum Profundus Small

Extension (through the small finger digital extensor mechanism)   

  • Third Palmar Interosseous
  • Extensor Digiti Minimi
  • Extensor Digitorum Small
  • Small Lumbrical
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