The shortest finger is the little finger.
The Little Finger: Digitus Minimus Manus
The digitus minimus manus, more commonly known as the little finger, pinky (American English) or pinkie (Scottish English), is typically the shortest finger on the human hand. According to the reference provided, it is the most ulnar (located on the side of the ulna bone of the forearm) and usually the smallest finger of the human hand, positioned opposite the thumb and next to the ring finger.
Key Characteristics of the Little Finger:
- Position: Located furthest from the thumb.
- Size: Usually the smallest finger.
- Other names: Pinky, pinkie, fifth digit.
- Anatomical Location: Most ulnar digit.
Why is it the Shortest?
While finger length can vary slightly from person to person, the little finger is generally the shortest due to the lengths of the metacarpal bones in the hand and the phalanges (finger bones) themselves.
