1 At the ends of each of our chromosomes are sections of DNA called telomeres. 2  Telomeres protect the ends of the chromosomes during DNA replication by forming a cap, much like the plastic tip on a shoelace.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of finger arthritis. OA is also called degenerative joint disease because it is caused by wear and tear on your joints as you age. In OA, the protective tissues in your joints deteriorate with time allowing bare bone to rub on bone. This cause joint pain and swelling.
The ones that are â¦ in the fingers themselves are called interphalangeal joints. The thumb only has one called a proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) and the other four fingers each have two. The first one is called the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP)and the last one is the distal interphalangeal joint (DIP.t is the Hinge Joint. they are called proximal interphilangeal joints. The joint of the finger can be called the knuckle or saddle joint for the thumb. Hope that helped. hinge joints. Synovial joints. 1  The joint of the finger can be called the knuckle or saddle joint for the thumb. 2  Hope that helped.