Phalanges - Hand Anatomy Joints between phalanges are named interphalangeal meaning “between phalanges.” Because each finger has two interphalangeal joints, these are further defined. #PIP (proximal interphalangeal) joint occurs between each proximal and middle phalange. #DIP (distal interphalangeal) joint occurs between each middle and distal phalange. #Phalanges #Hand #Anatomy