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How many fingers did humans have?

Published in Human Anatomy 1 min read

Humans typically have 20 "fingers" in total, comprised of 10 fingers on their hands and 10 toes on their feet.

The term "finger" is often used colloquially to refer to both digits on the hands and the digits on the feet (toes). In a biological and anatomical sense, both fingers and toes are digits, possessing similar structures and functions relating to grasping, manipulation, and locomotion.

While variations can occur due to congenital conditions or amputations, the standard human anatomy includes five digits on each hand and five digits on each foot, summing to a total of twenty.

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