Connective Tissue
Collateral Interphalangeal Ligaments of Foot (Distal; Left)
Ligamenta interphalangeal collateralia pedis
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The collateral interphalangeal ligaments of the distal interphalangeal joints are strong fibers that extend from the lateral and medial sides of the heads of the middle phalanges to the bases of the distal phalanges. Additional fibers, also called the accessory collateral ligaments, insert into the plantar ligaments.
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Function
The collateral interphalangeal ligaments help reinforce the articular capsules surrounding the joints and stabilize the joints during plantar and dorsiflexion.
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Interphalangeal Joint
The distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint is a hinge joint that is composed of the middle phalanx head and distal phalanx base.
