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The fourth digit on the hand is known as the ring finger. This may come from earlier notions that this finger is directly connected to the heart via an artery, and some believed that wearing a ring of gold on this finger would cure ailments.
- What is the name of each finger?
- What 4th finger means?
- Why is the 4th finger the ring finger?
- What are the names of 5 fingers?
What is the name of each finger?
The first digit is the thumb, followed by index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger or pinkie. According to different definitions, the thumb can be called a finger, or not.
What 4th finger means?
noun. the third finger, esp of the left hand, on which a wedding ring is traditionally worn.
Why is the 4th finger the ring finger?
The tradition of exchanging wedding rings is dated back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and ancient Rome. These cultures all chose to wear their wedding rings on their fourth finger of their left hands because they believed there was a vein in this finger that went directly to the heart.
What are the names of 5 fingers?
Description
- index finger, pointer finger, or forefinger.
- middle finger or long finger,
- ring finger.
- little finger, pinky finger, or small finger.
