index fingers
Pointing hand parts
Index fingers are the fingers next to the thumbs, used for pointing, pressing buttons, and precise manipulation.
The name comes from their use in indicating or indexing—pointing to items on a list or in a book.
Also called forefingers or pointer fingers.
- forefingerFirst digit after thumb
- shushingUrging silence vocally
- knucklesFinger-to-hand joints
- digitsSingle-place numerals
- pointerReference to memory location
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finger position/importance
index fingerspinkies
Fifth fingers on hands
little fingers · pinky fingers · thumbs · ring fingers · middle fingers
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