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Is your thumb a finger yes or no?

Yes. The thumb is considered a finger because it has all the characteristics of a typical digit: a joint, nail, and phalangeal bones.


Is your thumb as long as your nose?

Yes, your ear is the same size as your nose... They have the same growth speed also, they are the same length.


You were practicing using an epipen and the needle went through your thumb There is a black spot on your nail and you are not sure why it want go away Can anyone help you?

If the black spot on your thumb nail from the needle puncture is not going away, it may be a hematoma (blood clot) under the nail. It's best to consult a healthcare provider to assess the injury and provide appropriate treatment, which may include draining the hematoma if necessary. They can also advise on proper wound care to prevent infection and promote healing.


Is a thumb a finger?

Yes, the thumb is a finger. They are all Phalanges.Phalanges are the long bones that make up the fingers and toes. There are fourteen phalanges, three for every finger and toe, except for the thumbs and big toes which have only two. Each bone is connected to the wrist and to each other by a joint or knuckle. The number of bones does not change the identification.In medicine, phalanges are often called "digits". So you have 5 digits, including the thumb. The definition of a thumb is: "the short, thick first digit of the human hand, set lower and apart from the other four and opposable to them." The thumb is the only opposing digit / phalange. It allows us to grab, grip, pinch, and pick up things


What is the average thumb size?

Most thumbs are about 2 cm in diameter and about 7cm in height.

Related Questions

How long is a 12 year old's thumb nail in milimeters?

6 cm looooooooooooooool


What are some compound words that start with the word thumb?

thumb nail, thumb tack, thumb screw, thumb print


What is a ball of the thumb?

A ball of the thumb is the fleshy portion of the thumb opposite the nail, belonging to the first segment of the thumb.


How to stop thumb sucking toddlers?

Paint thumb nail with no-bite nail polish (used to keep one from biting nails).


Why do Chinese people have long thumb nails?

Because a big thumb nail is very good to scratch one's behind. Also good substitute for a Q-tip.


Is a desk one centimeter long?

No, a centimetre is approx. the length of your thumb nail. A desk is more likely to be about a metre in length.


What to do to see thumb nail view?

A thumbnail view of WHAT?


If a nail is 50 millimeters in length what is its shadow length in millimeters?

Its shadow will be 50 millimeters in length, if you lay it down on a flat surface.


What is dorsum of the thumb?

The dorsum of the thumb is the back side of the thumb, or more simply put, the top of the thumb where the nail is located. It is the opposite side of the palm where the thumb pad resides.


is the length of a thumb is millimeter?

Yes, the length of a thumb is typically measured in millimeters. An adult thumb usually ranges from about 50 to 70 millimeters in length, depending on individual size and anatomy. Measurements can vary widely among different people.


Are your thumbs different sizes?

yes, my left thumb is shorter than my right thumb and has a small nail


What objects can be measured in millimetres?

your finger nail can be measured in millimeters