FIVE FINGERS


Thumb is the thick finger in hands

It has only two phalanges

It folds only horizontal

It depicts okay good or approval.


Second is the index finger in the lot

It is used to point at a specific spot

It represents number one

It folds vertically down.


Third is the middle finger

Longest in palm without a whimper

With index finger, it represents number two

It is used to display anger disgust or insult too.


Fourth is reserved for a wedding ring

It's tip considered the cleanest thing

With middle and index finger it depicts number three

It's there for everyone to see

It's vein is directly connected to heart

It's magical some believe as a part.


Fifth is the little or pinky finger

It's the smallest among all fingers

A pinky finger entwined with another

Shows pinky promise to swear

It represents number four with other three vertical

It's also used to signify nature's call.


All fingers in different postures form mudras

Thumb forefinger used at acupressure points

All fingers stretched show number five

They also mean greeting otherwise

Middle and thumb together with index finger form letter 'd'

Index and middle finger are used to convey victory as 'v'.


Fingers are used for emotional tapping

They also have energy meridians for healing

Folded over the palm forms a fist to punch

Raising the fist shows unity for clutch.