Ring finger
Digitus anularis
- Latin synonym: Digitus quartus manus; Digitus IV manus
- Synonym: Fourth digit of hand; Digit 4 of hand
- Related terms: Ring finger [IV]
Definition
The ring finger is the fourth proximal digit of the human hand, and the second most ulnar finger, located between the middle finger and the little finger. It is also called digitus medicinalis, the fourth finger, digitus annularis, digitus quartus, or digitus IV in anatomy. It may also be referred to as the third finger.
For details refer to the description of digits of hand.
Text reviewed by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
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