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An INDEX is defined as a "pointer" - from Latin: informer - that which points. It is the finger used for pointing, thus the "index" finger.

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Which finger is the index finger?

The index finger is between your thumb and middle finger.


Why have index finger padding for baseball gloves?

In baseball gloves, the index finger has padding because it it the one most likely to get it. If you catch a ball just a little bit off, it is usually the index finger that takes brunt of the force. To prevent you from hurting your finger even more I would put your finger outside of your glove.


How do you hold a katana?

with your writing hand on the top right below the top of the handle with your index finger relaxed and your left hand at the bottom of the handle with your index finger relaxed as well, but be sure to grip firmly with your other fingers (be carefull i am not a katana expert im not responsible if you get hurt holding it like this lol)


Why do baseball players remove a finger from their glove and extend it outside?

That is a personal preference and done mainly for comfort. There is no advantage nor disadvantage in doing it .... some players just feel more comfortable with the finger outside the glove. The index finger is closest to the pocket of the glove so you get more padding by having it outside the finger of the glove.


Was Napoleon missing a finger?

There is a popular belief that Napoleon Bonaparte was missing a finger, particularly his index finger, but this is largely a myth. Historical accounts indicate that he had a number of ailments and injuries, but there is no definitive evidence to confirm that he lost a finger. Some portraits and depictions show him with his hand in his jacket, which may have contributed to this misconception. Ultimately, the claim about him missing a finger is not substantiated by reliable historical records.

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What do you call the width of the index finger?

There is no scientific name for the width of the index finger. The name index finger literally means pointing finger.


Had a local in the index finger 12 hours ago and is still numb?

It goes on the index finger because the index finger is the only finger that has a tendon connected to the heartThere is no scientific name for the width of the index finger


What is the name of the finger next to the thumb?

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.


Which finger is the index finger?

The index finger is between your thumb and middle finger.


What is the name of five fingers in Hindi and English?

Hindi : Angutha,tarjani,madhyama,anamika,kanishtha English : thumb,forefinger or index finger,middle finger,ring finger, little finger.


Is the ring finger lateral to the index finger?

is the index finger lateral to the ring fingers


Why must you shoot with the index finger?

you dont shoot with your index finger


What is the scientific name of five finger?

thumb, index, major, ring, auricular


What is the name for finger and toes?

The technical name for the fingernail is onyx


How do you play an b flat scale?

Index finger on Bb, thumb on C, index finger on D, middle finger on Eb, thumb on F, index finger on G, middle finger on A and ring finger on Bb.


What is name of five fingers in Hindi?

The name of the five fingers in Hindi are: Angootha (thumb) Tarjani (index finger) Madhyama (middle finger) Anamika (ring finger) Kanishthika (little finger)


Compare male index finger to ring finger length to female fingers?

On males the ring finger is generally longer than the index finger, while on females, the index finger is generally longer than or equal to the ring finger.