Proximal phalangeal fractures are relatively common and may result in a great deal of disability. The mechanism of action usually results from a direct perpendicular force, a rotary force, or hyperextension of the finger. The physical examination is the same as that for distal phalangeal fractures (see above).
Dense irregular connective tissue are tissue types found in the dermis. subcutaneous layer. The Dermis of the skin is composed of Dense Irregular Connective Tissue. skin tissue.
The Dermis (thick inner layer of skin) The dermis consists of blood vessels, connective tissue, nerves, lymph vessels, glands, receptors, hair shafts. The dermis has two layers, the upper papillary and lower reticular layers. The Papillary is the upper layer of the dermis, it has ridges and valleys causing finger prints.