One of the primary causes of vomiting bile is intestinal blockage. Normally, the digested food passes from the stomach into the intestines. However, if there is any blockage of the intestines, due to numerous and/or unnatural turns and twists, then the passage of the digested food is not possible.
What is a phalanx fracture? Phalanx fractures are common hand injuries. They can occur from a variety of injuries such as a fall, a motor vehicle collision, or sports injury. There are fourteen phalanges in each hand -- three in each finger and two in the thumb.
Medical Definition of Phalanx. Phalanx: Anatomically, any one of the bones in the fingers or toes. (Plural: phalanges.) There are 3 phalanges (the proximal, middle, and distal phalanx) in most of the fingers and toes. However, the thumb and large toe have only two phalanges that accounts for their being shorter.