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 |
The finger bone segments (the scientific name for the finger bones is carpals) are named phalanges:
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