1. relating to or denoting the joints between the bones of the fingers or toes
Usage: anatomy; medical

Examples

• The interphalangeal joints allow your fingers to bend and flex.
• Arthritis often affects the interphalangeal joints of the hands.
• The doctor examined the patient's interphalangeal joints for signs of inflammation.
• Interphalangeal joint pain can make gripping objects difficult.
• The X-ray revealed damage to the interphalangeal joints in both feet.