Middle finger

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Middle Finger

The Middle Finger (pronounced /ˈmɪdəl ˈfɪŋɡər/), also known as the long finger or tall finger, is the third digit of the human hand, located between the index finger and the ring finger. It is typically the longest finger. In many Western cultures, extending the middle finger (also known as "flipping the bird" or "the finger") is an offensive gesture.

Etymology

The term "Middle Finger" comes from the Old English words "middel" (meaning middle) and "finger" (meaning finger). The gesture of using the middle finger as an insult dates back to Ancient Greece, where it was known as the katapygon.

Anatomy

The middle finger, like all fingers, consists of three phalanges: the proximal phalanx, the middle phalanx, and the distal phalanx. It is connected to the hand by the metacarpal bone. The middle finger has three joints: the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP), the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP), and the distal interphalangeal joint (DIP).

Related Terms

  • Phalanges: The bones that make up the fingers of the hand.
  • Metacarpal: The long bones in the hand that connect the fingers to the wrist.
  • Index Finger: The finger adjacent to the thumb.
  • Ring Finger: The finger adjacent to the little finger.
  • Finger: One of the five digits of the hand.

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