Thumb - pollex, digitus primus, digitus I
Index finger - digitus secundus , digituns II
Middle finger - digitus medius, digitus tertius, digitus III
Ring finger - digitus medicinalis, the third finger, digitus annularis, digitus quartus, digitus IV
Little finger - digitus minimus, manus, digitus quintus, digitus V
In medical terms it would be furthest away from the centre/main part. i.e. the distal part of the finger would be the end of the finger.
Digit- or Dactyl- is the medical terminology combining form meaning fingers and toes.dactyl/o
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Sticking of the index finger over the middle finger can be due to trigger finger, a condition where the tendon in the affected finger becomes inflamed and causes difficulty in straightening or bending the finger. It can also be caused by arthritis or a structural abnormality in the finger joints. Seeking medical evaluation can help determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment options.
The middle finger is often referred to as the "third finger" or "long finger" in anatomical terms. However, it is commonly known for its usage as a gesture of insult or obscenity, colloquially referred to as "flipping the bird" or "giving the finger." In some cultures, this gesture is considered offensive and is used to express anger or disrespect.
The finger is distal to the hand.
It is called the third finger, or by hard analysis "the Saturn finger."In terms of a medical reference, it would be broken into 4 parts; the metacarpal, proximal phalange, intermediate phalange, and distal phalange
In medical terms it would be furthest away from the centre/main part. i.e. the distal part of the finger would be the end of the finger.
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In medical terms, "station" means how someone stands, such as their posture and the balance of weight on each leg
The bones in the finger are called phalanges
Medical terms used by the medical profession in caring for patients.
The area between the thumb and index finger (digitus secundus manus, pointer finger, or forefinger), is called the thenar space. The skin is called webbing. In other sources it is called thumb webbing. The muscles at the base of the thumb form the thenar eminence.
In medical terms, stool means feces.
Inspiration in medical terms means inhaling.
Occult means hidden in medical terms.
Progressive medical terms means it will get worse.