Anatomy
Joints of the hand
Each finger has three joints: the big knuckle, middle joint, and tip joint. The thumb has a saddle joint at its base that lets it move in many directions.
Key structures
- MCP
- PIP
- DIP
- CMC
Related conditions
Sources
- Hand joints and motion — American Society for Surgery of the Hand(accessed 2026-04-21)
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