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By definition, yes the thumb counts as a finger. That definition being: any one of the five digits, especially the four other than the thumb. The thumb is merely the only finger to possess abnormal qualities in comparison to the other four fingers.
Finger is also a general term where thumb is the specific. If a person is pure German then they are also pure white, however a pure white person is not necessarily pure German. The digit is a thumb therefore it is also a finger, the digit being a finger does not have to be solely a thumb, or an index finger, or even a pinky.
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Are thumbs fingers?
thumbs are not fingers because fingers have three joints and thumbs have two
How many fingers are on 8 hands?
There are a total of 40 fingers on 8 hands.
How many thumbs does an average human have?
all together you should have 10on 1 hand you should have 5you get it? 5+5=10like this: 5,6,7,8,9,10 (or you can count on your fingers to do maths- most people do)NO. we do not have 5 fingers in our one hand or 10 total in both either! we have two thumbs,right? so,human body has total 8 fingers in two hands with two thumbs..Also,as the foot in called toe,counting those 10 digits in makes total 18 fingers,coz it ius called Big toe or large toe/small toe etc...plz chek wikipedia to confirm this.The old chestnut answer is 8: 8 fingers and two thumbs. The sensible answer is that there are ten fingers.
What does opposing thumbs mean?
Opposing thumbs refer to thumbs that can be positioned opposite the fingers on the same hand, allowing for a strong grip and greater dexterity. This unique feature is found in primates and some other animals, enabling them to grasp and manipulate objects with precision.
Do slugs have opposable thumbs?
No, slugs do not have thumbs or any appendages resembling thumbs. Slugs have a soft, slimy body without any distinct fingers or thumbs.
How many fingers are there on 165158 people?
Well, if you count thumbs as fingers; 825,790. If not including thumbs; 660,632.
Are thumbs fingers?
thumbs are not fingers because fingers have three joints and thumbs have two
Why do you count in tens?
Quite possibly because humans have ten fingers (including thumbs).
What has fingers and thumbs besides humans?
Primates also have fingers and thumbs.
Due to a birth defect a boy is born with 14 toes 11 fingers and 3 thumbs How many fingernails does the boy have?
The answer is actually quite simple, it would be 11 either way you look at it. If you don't count thumbs as a finger it would be 11 because you would ignore the 3 thumbs. If you do count them as a finger than you would assume that the 3 thumbs were already counted among the 11 fingers. Therefore the answer is 11 either way. Assuming that each of his fingers has a fingernail.
How many fingers have human?
Most humans have 10 fingers, including their thumbs.
Can a business be solvent but not liquid liquid but not solvent?
The same way all thumbs are fingers but not all fingers are thumbs.
What are all fingers and thumbs?
Fingers are the four digits on each hand that are not the thumb. Thumbs are the unique digits on each hand that can be opposed to the other fingers, enabling precision grip.
How is the number 10 evidenced in nature?
Look at the number of digits (fingers and thumbs) on any normal pair of hands.Look at the number of digits (fingers and thumbs) on any normal pair of hands.Look at the number of digits (fingers and thumbs) on any normal pair of hands.Look at the number of digits (fingers and thumbs) on any normal pair of hands.
Are fingers and thumbs the same?
Yes.
How many fingers do you have all together?
8 fingers and 2 thumbs
How manty fingers did Anne Boleyn had?
8 fingers and 2 thumbs
