Medical Terms For Fingers

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 - Verywell Health

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Hand Surface Anatomy – Language of Hand …

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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 …

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, …

Hand Anatomy, Pictures & Diagram | Body …

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The hand can be considered in four segments: Fingers: Digits that extend from the palm of the hand, the fingers make it possible for humans to grip the …

Body Anatomy: Upper Extremity Joints | The …

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Finger Joints Thumb Interphalangeal Joint (IP) The thumb digit has only two phalanges (bones) so it only has one joint. The thumb interphalangeal (IP) joint is similar to the distal …

Trigger finger - Symptoms and causes

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Finger stiffness, particularly in the morning. A popping or clicking sensation as the finger moves. Tenderness or a bump in the palm at the base of the …

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 …

How the 5 Fingers Got Their Names

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The second finger (third digit) has the most literal meaning of all. Less commonly referred to as the long or tall finger, the digitus medius manus sits in the center …

What is the medical term for fingers? - Studybuff

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index finger The index finger (also referred to as forefinger, first finger, pointer finger, trigger finger, digitus secundus, digitus II, and many other terms) is the second finger …