Finger Names:
What are Fingers Called?
The finger names are presented in this graphic. Also included is the names for the bone segments of the fingers:
| Finger # | Regular name | Medical name (Latin) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thumb | Pollex |
| 2 | Index finger (also known as pointer finger, fore finger) | Digitus Secundus Manus |
| 3 | Middle finger | Digitus Me'dius |
| 4 | Ring finger | Digitus Annula'ris |
| 5 | Pinky (also known as baby finger) | Digitus Mi'nimus Ma'nus |
Finger bone segments
The finger bone segments (the scientific name for the finger bones is carpals) are named phalanges:
- Tip segment: Distal phalanx.
- Middle segment: Middle phalanx.
- Bottom segment: Proximal phalanx
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