Middle finger

Digitus medius manus

  • Latin synonym: Digitus tertius manus; Digitus III manus
  • Synonym: Third digit of hand; Digit 3 of hand
  • Related terms: Middle finger [III]

Definition

The middle finger, long finger, or tall finger is the third digit of the human hand, located between the index finger and the ring finger. It is usually the longest finger. It is also called the third finger, digitus medius, digitus tertius, or digitus III in anatomy.

For details refer to the description of digits of hand.

Text reviewed by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

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