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We call that the Index finger. Most likely it was given this title due to the fact that we utilize it for pointing and it is most dominate finger utilized when searching documents, lists, information and indexes. It is also the first finger we use when searching through files. Thus, the "index" finger.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 13y agoDepends.
If you hold you hands palms down in front of your body, then next to the index finger, towards the center of the body, is the thumb.
Next to the index finder, towards the outside of the body, is the middle finger, or digitus medius.
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∙ 12y agoThat depends on which finger you mean. The finger inbetween your index finger and your ring finger is your middle finger. The finger to the far left and far right of each hand (respectively) is your pinky.
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∙ 12y agoIt is called your Index finger. Other names for that digit are: digitus secundus manus, pointer finger, and forefinger.
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∙ 14y agoOn one's hand, the finger placed closest to the thumb is the index finger.
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∙ 15y agoAnother name for thumb is POLLEX.
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∙ 14y agoit is called the index finger.
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∙ 12y agoForefinger, Index Finger, or pointer.
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Pointer finger is what digit on the hand?
It is the one next to your thumb.
What is the name for finger and toes?
The technical name for the fingernail is onyx
What is the name pinky finger to thumb finger action?
Opposition is a special action of the hand, whereby the thumb and little finger are brought around to touch the fingertips. This action occurs at the joints between the carpal bones and the metacarpals of the thumb and little finger.
What is the scientific name of five finger?
thumb, index, major, ring, auricular
Is the thumb medial to the ring finger?
No. When the body is in the anatomical position, the thumb is further away from the midline. You say that the thumb is lateral to the ring finger.
Which is index finger?
Finger next to the thumb, i.e. To the immediate right of the thumb on your right hand To the immediate left of the thumb on your left hand
Which finger is the pointer finger?
its the finger right next to your thumb
Which finger is your forefinger?
Your forefinger is your pointer or index finger. It is the finger next to your thumb.
What is the finger called that is next to your thumb?
the pointer or the index finger
Is the index finger the middle finger?
No, the index finger is next to the thumb. Then the middle finger. Then the ring finger. Then the little finger, sometimes called pinky. no its the one between the middle finger and the thumb. The one you point it.
Pointer finger is what digit on the hand?
It is the one next to your thumb.
What is the name for finger and toes?
The technical name for the fingernail is onyx
What is the name of human finger in hand?
fore finger, middle,ring finger, little finger thumb
Why is thumb finger called thumb?
The thumb is called a thumb instead of a finger because it is smaller than a finger. A thumb also has 2 joints and a finger has 3.
What is the name of your middle finger?
The medical name for the middle finger is Digitus Me'dius. The middle finger is generally the longest finger that a person has and aids the thumb in finger snapping.
What is the name pinky finger to thumb finger action?
Opposition is a special action of the hand, whereby the thumb and little finger are brought around to touch the fingertips. This action occurs at the joints between the carpal bones and the metacarpals of the thumb and little finger.
How do you use a chopstick?
put ur thumb on the bottom chopstick and the finger next to the thumb on top and make the chopsticks touch
