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In the anatomical position, yes it is.

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Gerardo Glover

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If standing in anatomical position with palms facing out, the thumb is the lateral digit of the hand, as lateral means "away from midline" vs. medial, which would be toward the midline of the body.


Is the thumb is the lateral digit of the hand?

In the anatomical position, yes it is.


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Is the thumb lateral to the little finger?

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Is your thumb your shortest digit?

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Is the hand lateral to the wrist?

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.


Is the thumb lateral to the forefingers?

In the anatomical position of the hand the palm faces to anterior side. Because you use your palm as you flex it. You do not use the dorsal aspect of the hand normally. So in the anatomical position the palm faces on the anterior side. That way the thumb comes on lateral side to the fingers.


The thumb is on what side of the hand?

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What is the position of the thumb to the little finger in the anatomical position?

In the anatomical position of the hand the palm is facing forward. The thumb is placed in contact with the index finger. You can see the picture of the anatomical position. It is better to see than describe the same.