Nomenclature[1]
Fingers and hands String and loops Elementary operations Sub-procedures |
1 = Thumb,
2 = Index, 3 = Middle, 4 = Ring, 5 = Little, H=Hand, W =
Wrist, T = Teeth
345 = Middle, ring, and little fingers acting as a single finger.
L before finger designation = left; (i.e., L1 = left thumb)
R before finger designation = right; (i.e., R1 = right thumb)
n after
finger designation = near (or radial)
f after finger designation = far (or ulnar)
TV =
transverse
Adjectives | Definition |
Radial | the loop or string nearest the thumb |
Ulnar | the loop or string nearest the little-finger |
Palmar | a string that crosses the palm |
Dorsal | a string that crosses the back of a finger or hand |
Distal | the loop or string nearest the fingertip, regardless of the finger’s orientation |
Proximal | the loop or string nearest the base of the finger, regardless of the finger’s orientation. |
Proximally or "proximal to" means "from proximal side".
Distally or "distal to" means "from distal side".
[1] This nomenclature is due to the International String Figures Association (with some personal addings and modifications)