HANDS AND FEET VOCABULARY
Part of the Hands
Thumb: hand parts name related to the short, thick first digit of the human hand, set apart from the other four.
Index finger: the first finger next to the thumb; often used for pointing.
Middle finger: the longest finger, located in the center of the hand.
Ring finger: the third finger, often where wedding rings are worn.
Pinky (or little) finger: the smallest finger, located on the outer edge of the hand.
Palm: hand parts name related to the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers; used for holding.
Back (of the hand): the opposite side of the palm; often exposed to the sun.
Wrist: the joint connecting the hand to the forearm.
Knuckle: the joints of the fingers, which are prominent when a fist is made.
Nails and Cuticles
Nail: a hard, keratinous plate covering the tip of each finger.
Cuticle: a thin layer of dead tissue riding on the nail plate to form a seal between the nail plate and eponychium to prevent pathogens from infecting the matrix area.
Nail fold: the fold of hard skin at the sides of the base of the nail.