Parts of the Hand

Thumb

• A long, slender finger on the hand.

• A short, thick finger on the hand.

• A finger that is used for pointing.

• A finger that is typically longer than the others.

Index finger

• The finger next to the thumb, used for pointing.

• The finger opposite the thumb, used for gripping.

• The finger used for writing, located in the middle of the hand.

• The finger that is the smallest, often called the pinky.

Pinkie

• The smallest finger on the hand.

• The largest finger on the hand.

• The middle finger of the hand.

• The index finger of the hand.

Middle finger

• The shortest finger in the hand.

• The longest finger in the hand.

• The finger used for pointing.

• The finger next to the thumb.

Ring finger

• The finger next to the pinkie, often associated with wearing rings.

• The finger used for pointing and indicating.

• The finger that is the longest on the hand.

• The finger next to the thumb, often used for gripping.

Palm

• The inner surface of the hand.

• The outer surface of the hand.

• The area between the fingers.

• The wrist joint.

Fist

• A hand with fingers curled inward.

• A hand with fingers extended outward.

• A hand that is completely open.

• A hand that is clenched but relaxed.