A finger is a type of digit attached to the hand. Our type of fingers are similar to those of other primates. They are used for doing things and feeling things.
Humans have five digits, the bones of which are termed phalanges. The first digit is the thumb, followed by the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger or 'pinky'. According to different definitions, the thumb can be called a finger, or not. The four fingers have three phalanges each; the thumb has two.
Typically, humans have five fingers on each hand in the following sequence:
The end of each finger is called the fingertip or fingertip berry. The papillary ridges on the undersides of the fingertips produce an individual fingerprint that can be used for personal identification (dactyloscopy). There are about 700 touch and pressure receptors in each fingertip. The fingertip is the name given to the terminal tactile pad at the end of the inside of each finger. This area is heavily supplied with blood and has many sensory neurons for touch. The fingertip, along with the earlobe, is a good site for drawing small amounts of blood. Each finger has a fingernail on the top of the fingertip.
A: A finger is a type of digit attached to the hand.
A: Yes, human fingers are similar to those of other primates.
A: Human fingers are used for doing things and feeling things.
A: Humans have five digits.
A: The bones of human fingers are termed phalanges.
A: The first digit of a human hand is the thumb.
A: The four fingers of a human hand have three phalanges each.