Osteoma of the big toe
Object numberGC.9232
TitleOsteoma of the big toe
DescriptionOsteoma of the big toe
The preparation is the terminal phalynx of a right hallux (big toe) showing an osteoma. An osteoma is a benign bone tumour
From an adult.
From the medial border of the base of the phalanx there projects an irregular bony overgrowth which on its plantar aspect is continuous with a slight excess of bone, apparently in relation to the insertion of the flexor hallucis longus tendon.
Object nameBONE, phalanx, distal
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Length: 70.00
Height: 85.00
Width: 40.00