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 papillary dermis is the more superficial of the two, and lies just beneath the epidermal junction. It is relatively thin and is made up of loose connective tissue, which includes: The reticular dermis is the deeper and thicker layer of the dermis, which lies above the subcutaneous layer of the skin. 1  It contains dense connective tissue, which includes: 2  Blood vessels. 3  Elastic fibers (interlaced) 4  Collagen fibers (in parallel layers) 5  Fibroblasts. 6  Mast cells. 7  Nerve endings. 8  Lymphatics.