Preferred Label : equine distal sesamoid;
Uberon definition : lies on the palmar aspect of the coffin joint between the second phalanx and third
phalanx. articulates closely with the distal phalanx, to which it is connected by
the impar ligament of the navicular bone. The impar ligament is very strong and permits
relatively little motion between the navicular bone and the distal phalanx.;
Uberon related term : distal sesamoid bone; navicular bone;
Origin ID : 0010759;
Uberon cross reference
lies on the palmar aspect of the coffin joint between the second phalanx and third
phalanx. articulates closely with the distal phalanx, to which it is connected by
the impar ligament of the navicular bone. The impar ligament is very strong and permits
relatively little motion between the navicular bone and the distal phalanx.