Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways Remember that your finger joints can get hurt if used too much or due to arthritis.If your finger joints hurt or you can't move them, see a ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Familiarity with the terms used to describe the anatomy of the hand is important for clinical assessment. The terms “volar” and “palmar ...

The thumb is one of five digits on each hand, but it has a different shape and function from the other digits. However, most medical guides refer to the thumb as a finger. Also known as the pollex or ...

The extensor apparatus of the human hand comprises a network of tendons that arise from forearm musculature and traverse the dorsal wrist to insert on the digits and thumb. While the extensor ...

The pointer finger is the second digit and first finger of the human hand. It is also called the index finger or the forefinger. This finger often possesses the largest amount of sensitivity and ...

A severed finger can mean that all or part of a finger is amputated or cut off from the hand. A finger may be completely or only partially severed. Below we’ll look at first aid steps you can take in ...