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What are the finger names in our hand? How were they determined?
That's interesting. How were these names determined?
The names of the fingers are believed to have originated from our ancestors who used hand gestures to communicate before language became widespread. The thumb was called 'thumb' because it was seen as the thickest finger. The index finger was called 'pointer' because it was commonly used for pointing. The middle finger was called 'long finger' because it was the longest one. The ring finger was named after the fact that it was believed to contain a vein that was directly connected to the heart, thus symbolizing love and commitment in marriage. Finally, the little finger was named as such because it was the smallest finger.