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Is the thumb a finger and you mean scientifically not by what a little kid says?
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The thumb is considered a digit (finger). What makes the thumb special is that it has only 2 bones known as phalenges, as opposed to the rest of the fingers which have 3 phalenges.
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Why is your thumb called opposable?
The thumb on the human hand has only two phalanges, or joints, whereas human fingers each have 3 phalanges. This give the thumb greater movement and enables it to do things the fingers can't do. Collectively the fingers and thumbs are known as digits. The thumb is said to be opposable to the fingers. By definition, the thumb is both a finger and not a finger. "Finger" can mean any of the four digits besides the thumb OR any digit including the thumb. It is up to the person to decide whether or not the thumb is considered a finger.
Can you have two different finger prints?
It depends on what you mean. You cannot have two different finger prints on the same finger, but you have a different print on your thumb than your index finger etc.
What does it mean if you put the middle finger up in Islam?
It is not the middle finger.The hand fingers are called:thumbthe index finger (next to the thumb)the middle finger (in the middle)the ring finger (though this is customarily used for the left hand only)the "little finger" or the "pinkie" (the smallest and last finger)Usually, Muslims put the the index finger (next to the thumb) up when viewing a funeral and during praying as sign that Allah (or God in English and same God worshiped in Christianity and Judaism) is one and only one God with no partner.
What does biting your thumb mean today?
because it hurts Romeo and Juliet play~biting your thumb is like the equivalent of the middle finger. Basically F you.
What does the thumb and little finger sign mean?
Revise your question. (The Index finger IS your pointer finger) If you mean between the middle and index fingers, then yes, it is the letter T in sign language.
What does span mean in bowling?
It is the measurement between the thumb and middle finger, thumb and ring finger and middle finger to ring finger.
What does it mean when you place your thumb on your nose then extend your little finger into the air?
Up your b-hind or kiss my b-hind.
What does hand span mean?
Hand span is the distance from the tip of your thumb to the tip of your little finger when your hand is outstretched completely.
What does it mean to wear ring on index finger and thumb?
It means nothing
Why is your thumb called opposable?
The thumb on the human hand has only two phalanges, or joints, whereas human fingers each have 3 phalanges. This give the thumb greater movement and enables it to do things the fingers can't do. Collectively the fingers and thumbs are known as digits. The thumb is said to be opposable to the fingers. By definition, the thumb is both a finger and not a finger. "Finger" can mean any of the four digits besides the thumb OR any digit including the thumb. It is up to the person to decide whether or not the thumb is considered a finger.
What does Handspan mean?
Hand span means that you measure your thumb to your tiny finger.
Can you have two different finger prints?
It depends on what you mean. You cannot have two different finger prints on the same finger, but you have a different print on your thumb than your index finger etc.
What does it mean if your feet first finger is longer then the thumb?
its not possible we don't have fingers on our feet
Do you have a knuckle on your thumb?
you put your thumb on a chair, then you sit down on your thumb, and boom, you're sittin o your thumb.
What does it mean if you put the middle finger up in Islam?
It is not the middle finger.The hand fingers are called:thumbthe index finger (next to the thumb)the middle finger (in the middle)the ring finger (though this is customarily used for the left hand only)the "little finger" or the "pinkie" (the smallest and last finger)Usually, Muslims put the the index finger (next to the thumb) up when viewing a funeral and during praying as sign that Allah (or God in English and same God worshiped in Christianity and Judaism) is one and only one God with no partner.
Dose your pinkey mean middle finger?
The pinky is your little finger.
What do 3 dots tattooed on the web between your thumb and index finger mean?
My crazy life
