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three forward toes. It articulates with the middle trochlea of the 

 inferior extremity of the metacarpal bone. 



Tfie fourth toe, is composed of five phalanges; it is, however, 

 of approximately the same length as the third, the segments being 

 shorter. The fomrth or outer toe articulates with the outer trochlea 

 of the distal extremity of the metacarpal bone. 



