index finger
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Summary
index finger is a class of anatomical entity[1]. It ranks in the top 9% of class of anatomical entity entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,990 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Follows: thumb[3]
- Followed by: middle finger[4]
- Subclass of: finger[5]
- Part of: hand[6]
- Commons category: Index fingers[7]
- Anatomical location: hand[8]
- NCI Thesaurus ID: C52835[9]
- Arterial supply: radial artery of index finger[10]
- Venous drainage: palmar digital veins[11]
Why It Matters
index finger has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[12] It is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]