Finger Medical Names

Anatomy of the Hand | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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There are 3 major types of bones in the hand itself, including: Phalanges. The 14 bones that are found in the fingers of each hand and also in the toes of each foot. Each finger has 3 phalanges (the distal, middle, and proximal); the thumb only has 2. Metacarpal bones. …

Finger Joints: Anatomy, Function, Associated Conditions

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Body Anatomy: Upper Extremity Joints

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Middle Finger Distal Interphalangeal Joint (DIP Joint) The DIP joint in the finger is located at the tip of the finger, just before the finger nail starts. Common problems at this joint include Mallet Finger, Jersey …

Anatomy 101: Finger Joints | The Hand Society

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Metacarpophalangeal Joint (MCP): The MP joint is where the hand bone meets the finger bone, referred to as the “knuckle.” These joints are very important, …

Finger - Wikipedia

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Hand Surface Anatomy – Language of …

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The names of the fingers are as follows: Thumb; Index; Middle (sometimes called Long) Ring; Small; Each finger has three main segments: Distal phalanx; Middle phalanx; …

MEDICAL NAME FOR FINGERS

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The Medical Name for Fingers is 'Phalanges'. The name phalange is derived from the Greek word 'Phalanx' which means a straight projection such as the rectangular formation of heavy infantry used …

How the 5 Fingers Got Their Names

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How the 5 Fingers Got Their Names 1. Thumb. The thumb, a.k.a. pollex. ... Different from the other four digits in that it’s shorter and wider and only... 2. Index/Pointer Finger. The index or …

Finger Anatomy, Bones, Joints, Muscle …

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2nd finger – index finger (digitus secundus manus) 3rd finger – middle finger (digitus medius) 4th finger – ring finger (digitus annularis) 5th finger – little finger / pinky (digitus minimus manus) …

Finger Anatomy Picture Image on …

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The knuckles are joints formed by the bones of the fingers and are commonly injured or dislocated with trauma to the hand. The first and largest knuckle is the junction between the hand and the fingers - …