Synonym: DigitusThe hand has a total of five fingers (Digiti), of which the thumb (Pollex) is the first. It is followed by the index finger (index) and the middle finger (digitus medius), which is also the longest of all fingers. The fourth finger is called the ring finger (digitus anularius), followed by the so-called little … Finger
Finger middle and end joints The finger middle and end joints (Articulationes interphalangeales) connect the individual phalanges. They are hinge joints, both anatomically and functionally. Movements in one plane (flexion and extension) are therefore possible. These finger joints are also surrounded by a very taut capsule reinforced by a tendon plate. All fingers, with the … Finger middle and end joints | Finger
Definition Pain in the index finger is a very common symptom that affects many people. The pain can be of different types: there is a stabbing, dull, pressing or throbbing pain. Some pains occur exclusively during or after pressure on the index finger, others are permanent and/or independent of pressure or movement. In addition, a … Pain in the index finger
Associated symptoms Pain in the index finger can also be accompanied by symptoms, i.e. other signs of illness that occur together with the pain. In the case of trauma (injury caused by external forces) such as a sports or household accident, typical symptoms such as redness and swelling appear alongside the pain. In acute trauma, … Associated symptoms | Pain in the index finger
Diagnosis The diagnosis pain in the index finger is usually made by the patient himself. In order to find the cause of the pain, a doctor is then usually required to carry out further examinations. Only in the case of clear traumatic causes such as a cut or bruise can the cause be determined by … Diagnosis | Pain in the index finger
Duration How long the pain in the index finger lasts depends strongly on the disease. It is typical for rheumatic diseases that the pain occurs in phases, i.e. it lasts for several days or weeks and then disappears again for a longer period of time. The course of the pain can also depend on the … Duration | Pain in the index finger
Introduction The index finger (lat. Index) is the second finger of our hand. On each hand there is an index finger between thumb and middle finger. Its skeleton consists of three bones, the so-called phalanges. Anatomy In the order from fingertip to finger base there is an upper, a middle and a lower phalanx. The … Anatomy of the index finger
Tape dressings Some sports, such as handball, volleyball or climbing, put a lot of strain on the fingers, including the index finger. They carry the risk of injury or overstretching of the capsule and ligament structures. This is very painful and the recovery can last several weeks, whereby a complete restoration of the initial healthy … Tape dressings | Anatomy of the index finger
Twitching index finger Involuntary muscle twitches can occur all over the body, but more frequently in the arms and legs, including the index finger and face. They usually start suddenly and can be of varying intensity and duration. Some twitches are rhythmic in their duration, others are irregular. As a rule, spontaneously occurring, occasional twitches, … Twitching index finger | Anatomy of the index finger